General Cadwalader. JOSEPH REED.
_To General Reed._
SIR,--I shall make no reply, _at this time_, to the
expressions contained in your letter of the 10th inst.; but as
you inform me that you are on the point of setting off for
Bucks, I do not think it incumbent on me to remain here until
you return, especially as I informed Mr. Ingersoll, that I
intended leaving town as soon as the dust was laid, and wished
you to take your measures as soon as possible, as I should
make my arrangements accordingly. Some of my servants are
gone, and I have every thing packed up; it will, therefore, be
very inconvenient to detain my family, as you do not mention
when you purpose returning. As you say I shall hear from you
on your return from Bucks, I must inform you, that the post
leaves this city for the Eastern Shore every Wednesday, at
three o'clock; be pleased to direct to me, in Kent County,
Maryland, to be left at Stewart's. You shall have my answer by
the return of the post, or if necessary, I shall attend in
person for further investigation.