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Sir.

We had the pleasure of writing you a few Lines by Capt Robinson in the Brig Rogers Since then none of your favours. Neither is their any Accot of the Roger yet. Mr [John] Pringle has requested us to write to you when any favourable Opportunity offers, and we now Embrace the present as such. Delaware Capes were some time Since badly infested with the English Frigates, but of late they have left Delaware and give us much trouble, at both places they have made a number of Prizes cheifly inward Bound, Which keeps all manner of Imports high and you cannot send any Article in that will not Answer. Our produce is Started Flour 20/ Tobacco 30/ & 40/ we suppose the English Frigates will keep a Sharp look out, but of this there is no certainty as they alter their Mode of proceeding very of ten On purpose to Deceive. . . .