as I had no Evidence against Gray except a Similarity of hand Writing and his Connexion with Morrell he was of course Acquitted. Had I not happily proceeded according to the advice and Opinion of the President of the State and the principal Characters in it, I should undoubtedly been Arrested for false imprisonment of Gray or been otherwise personally insulted, and it was with some difficulty that their influence prevailed to prevent. I shall stay here until Monday, my reasons for which is that I shall most probably collect information which may be of Service, which I have not been able to do so fully as I kept myself unknown as much as possible when in Town before. I hope Norris may be kept from receiving directions from Morrell, who undoubtedly will Attempt to prevent his deposition. for he appeared on his examination more Solicitous about this than other Evidence which might be produced against him, I have the Honor to be Honorable Board of Treasury [signature] Sir New York August 25^th 1786 After I had the honor of waiting on you at your Seat, I apprehended Major Morrill and tried before Gen'l Fulsom & Parker Gilman at Exeter the Evidence which caused me to Suspect that the Major was Concerned in