The letter which you sent to us has been clearly read before me.
Ezra 4:18
Surrounding context
4:17 The king sent an answer: To Rehum the commander, to Shimshai the scribe, to the rest of their companions who dwell in Samaria, and to the remainder beyond the River: Peace, and so forth.
4:18 The letter which you sent to us has been clearly read before me.
4:19 And I gave the command, and a search has been made, and it was found that this city in former times has revolted against kings, and rebellion and sedition have been fostered in it.