M^r Bankson Philad^a Aug 13. 1784 I have this moment rec^d yours without date wherein you say you are authorised to inform me that M^r Blanchard M^r Dana M^r Dick and M^r Read will [strikethrough: by tomorrow or next day] leave Annapolis [strikethrough: to morrow] moreover that the three first [strikethrough: will] Set out the [strikethrough: next day] & that as it is probable (you may say certain) that a dissolution of the Com^ee will follow requesting to know how to proceed. I hope the gentlemen will not take so rash a step without at least giving some directions respecting the removal of the Office. But should that be the case you will be pleased to consult with M^r Hardy. If the committee is dissolved I think it will be best to have all the papers safely packed up in cases and brought to this city. Let the cur[rent page continues] the com^ee is dissolved? If Annapolis is become inconvenient or dangerous on account of the sickly season approaching could not the com^ee have adjourned to this place or to Trenton? You will excuse my anxiety I write under the first impression & emotions. What would you advise respecting the Office? In case of the event which M^r Bankson mentions? will it not be proper to remove the papers to this city as there is no place yet provided at Trenton I have written to M^r Bankson & desired him to consult you on the occasion. I shall wait with Impatience for your Answer and in the meanwhile With great respect &c