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... By reason of the weather and the Enemy many Vessels which have sailed from Europe have not got in. The loss by the Enemy is unpardonable. There has not been a single Ship of War stationed in any harbour, between this and Novascotia, since last Summer, that every encouragement has been afforded for the fitting out Privateers, the carrying in their Prizes. The greatest Acquisition made by the Enemy is the Brig laden with Ordnance Stores, and what is astonishing she was spoke with by the Cerberus & the Mercury at different times in the Bay, and neither attempted to take her in Tow, or even to put a hand on board her as I can learn. I hope the Change in the naval Department will produce an Alteration of Conduct. Admiral Shuldham takes the command tomorrow.

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