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we had some Success against Dunmore but he is now reenforced with Naval Strength & we dare not look at him by Sea no more than he dare set his foot on Shoar, our Fleet however will pass over the Cheavaux de Frize Channell this day I hope but their Destination is not yet known to any but our Naval Committee. I have undertaken to build four Frigates here & expect to produce four fine Ships by the Month of May next.