Philadelphia, July 6, 1783.
Dear Sir:
On my arrival in this city I am more convinced than I was of the
necessity of giving a just state of facts to the public. The current
runs strongly against Congress, and in a great measure for want of
information. When facts are explained they make an impression, and
incline to conclusions more favorable to us.
I have no copy of the Reports in my possession, which puts it out of my
power to publish them. Will you procure and send me one without loss of
time? Without appearing, I intend to give them to the public with some
additional explanations. This done with moderation will no doubt have a
good effect.
The prevailing idea is, that the actors in the removal of Congress
were influenced by the desire of getting them out of the city, and the
generality of the remainder by timidity--some say passion. Few give a
more favorable interpretation.