Proceedings in relation to Capt. Charles Alexander

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The above examination was transmitted to the Committee of the Borough of Norfolk; in consequence of which the following Letter from the Committee of the said Borough, directed to the Chairman of the Committee of Prince George, the 3d day of July, 1775, when twenty-four of the members were present, Richard Bland, Esquire, in the Chair, was read:

Norfolk, May 22, 1775.

GENTLEMEN: As Captain Alexander is within your jurisdiction, the Committee of this Borough are clearly of opinion that they have no authority to take up the matter with respect, to his conduct, but only as far as relates to Mr. Marsden. It is therefore the request of this Committee, that you will please to resume the consideration of Captain Alexander' s conduct, and take such steps therein as you may think proper. With respect to the part Mr. Marsden took in the matter, Captain Alexander denies that he was in any wise concerned, and that the facts contained in your letter have been mistaken by you. His testimony here directly contradicts his testimony before you. We therefore send you his examination, taken in writing, and repeatedly read and assented to by him. We shall be glad to be favoured with your answer.

WILLIAM DAVIES, Secretary.