| Description | The writer wishes he were with them in England, persecution of the Tories in America, has heard that the Lord Mayor of London had obliged the King to declare that no more troops should be sent there, wishes none had been sent unless with a better commander, Presbyterians in New York petitioned for a charter and G r has favoured their request, Seabury does not write, as it would be prejudicial to him if it were known he kept up correspondence with such Tories, has advised him to follow Auch y's (Auchmuty's) example, fears if some severe check is not soon given, officers of the Crown and friends of Government will be seized as hostages and afterwards either accommodation with Great Britain be settled or Independency proclaimed, would like to know what they can expect from England so as personally to act accordingly |