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Capt. [Dudley] Saltonstall is much disappointed in not receiving Articles for the seamen to be enlisted for sea-service. There are many good men well disposed to engage at this port, New Haven, and farther westward, but they will not engage as yet, without knowing the terms. Capt. Saltonstall will this morning take a turn among the seamen, to let them know he is without further directions, and encourage them as much as possible to engage; and then, immediately set off for Philadelphia, and will probably reach New York Sabbath evening, or Monday morning. He will necessarily be detained a little on the road, to engage what seamen he can: you'll not have a letter from him this day, as he will be with you as soon as possible.