Cornelius Harnett, Esqre
Sir,
It is with infinite concern I can assure you of the great uneasiness it gives me; having incurrd the disspleasure of the Honble the Council, so far, as to be confined to the narrow Limits of this town, deprived of all Company, and the liberties allowed to other Prisoners. It is with truth Sir I can assure you, that in whatever light my behaviour has been represented; that it never was my intention to be of the least hurt to the cause while a Prisoner and if any
unguarded Expressions escaped me since my Confinement, I promise for the future to be more on my Guard; and could wish to be removed to some more agreeable Situation; or have my Limitts extended here; although I could earnestly wish to be reinstated among my fellow prisoners whose Company I could enjoy. Pray excuse the freedom of a Stranger who has no other view than a more extensive Liberty and to remain