_Copies of the Papers enclosed in the above Letter._ No 1. JOSEPH REED TO M. HOLKER. Philadelphia, July 24th, 1779. Sir, After the visit you favored me with yesterday, and in consideration of the point on which we conversed, I wrote the letter enclosed, and about six o'clock the answer, also enclosed, was delivered me. I informed the gentlemen, two of the committee, that I had seen you that morning, that you conceived yourself able to remove the imputations conveyed in their representations, and had requested the Council to point out the parts of your conduct, on which doubts might arise. The gentlemen promised me they would inform the other gentlemen of what I had represented; and also that I still thought there would be an impropriety in making the publication in the present circumstances. I observe this morning, that the gentlemen have been of a different opinion, doubtless deeming themselves under a public obligation to communicate the transaction to the world without delay. I have the honor to be, &c. JOSEPH REED. _P. S._ Not having any copies of the enclosed, I must beg you to return them after perusal. No. 2. In Council, Philadelphia, July 23d, 1779. A paper, dated in committee, and signed William Henry, chairman, in answer to the reference made by this Board on the 14th instant, having been read, Ordered, that the Secretary do write to the said Mr Henry to inform him, that the papers alluded to in said answer did not accompany it, and to desire that they may be forwarded as soon as convenient. The President having informed this Board, that M. Holker had conferred with him on the above representation, and showed a copy thereof received by him (M. Holker) from the committee, and requested that this Board would point out such parts thereof as may appear to convey any imputations upon him, or distrust of his faithful performance of his duty as a public officer, Ordered, that the said paper be further considered tomorrow, that a proper answer may be given to the said request. Extract from the minutes, JAMES TRIMBLE, _for_ T. MATLACK, _Secretary_. No. 3. JOSEPH REED TO WILLIAM HENRY, CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE. Walnut Street, July 23d, 1779. Sir,