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A Ship Arrivd last night with Troops ー it has been observed to Day that A Ship or two are missing out of the Harbour, it is Suspected that they are coming to Rhode Island ー But I dont apprehend any Attention ought to be paid to the Suggestion ー I heard a letter read Dated the Sixth of May from Holland, in which it is Said the Dutch are affronted with the English and have ordered the English Frigates away from the Texel ー The French refuses to prohibit the exportation of Ammunition to America in any other way than that of laying a Small fine ー The Spannish Monarch refuses to lay any restraint upon the Merchants ー If these accounts are true which no doubt they are we may expect Soon to have a great plenty of Powder. ー May God prosper so desirable event.