Sir, Philad^a April 17. 1784 I am informed you are wantonly cutting the wood off the Land belonging to the public, and now under Rent to Colonel Porter — I am to inform you that I expect a very particular Account of your conduct, and by what or whose Authority you presume to fell a Single Tree — On no Condition will you cut a Tree down after you receive this, without my express permission on penalty of an immediate prosecution — S H William Each }