Sir, Philad^a January 23. 1784 To day I received your favour of the 2^d Instant, inclosing one for Colonel Pickering, and another for Captain Peochike — both are absent, the first is gone to Boston, the latta to Annapolis, yet no time shall be lost in the delivery — inclosed is a letter from M^r Frotthingham, who is also at Boston, if any communication is necessary in consequence of it, by addressing to me, your letters will get speedily and safely to hand — S. Ho— Colonel Carrington —