My Lords and Gentlemen,
Captain Teate Commander of her Majesty's ship the Reserve, now in the Downs, having acquainted me that he has brought five Persons from Virginia, by order of the Lieutenant Governor of that Colony, who setts forth in the Warrant he has signed for taking them into custody, that they had raised a rebellion against the established Government of North
Carolina, and failing in their attempts, were fled from justice; I am to desire, you will be pleased to communicate to me what accounts you have received of this matter, particularly in relation to the evidence produced against them I am