Mr. Gaine.

As there have been some gross Misrepresentations respecting the Stores that were taken out of my Vessel, I think it necessary before my Departure, to set that Matter before the Public in a right Point of View.² Upon my arrival here I had some Swivel Guns and Powder on board, which Capt [James] Montague, Commander of his Majesty's Ship the King's Fisher, thought proper to take from me, at the same Time giving me Assurance, that upon my being ready to sail they should be punctually restored to me again. I have now the Satisfaction to assure the Public, that agreeable to Promise they have been faithfully returned to me, and I am happy in the Opportunity of doing this public Justice to Capt. Montague's Character, which might have received some Injury from the Manner in which this Matter has been misrepresented. He behaved to me in every Respect like a Gentleman. I am &c.