Boston N England July 1st. 1778
[Extract] Sir
. . . we have no Cruizers1 on our Coasts at this Time they are all Called into Hallifax where they are in the Horrors from the Apprehension of A French Fleet2 said to be in these Seas. tho' we have yet no perticular Account of them. by this Means our prizes & Merchantmen have A fine Chance to get in. & they succeed Accordingly this Vessel3 goes of[f] so suddenly that I fear Mrs. Adams will not hear of this Oppertunity to write. If she does not it may be some satisfaction to you to be Informed that she is well. I am [&c.]
J. Warren
L, MHi, Adams Papers. Addressed below close: “Honbl. John Adams Esqr."
1. That is, British warships.
2. The French Fleet commanded Vice-Amiral comte d'Estaing.
3. Continental packet brig Arnold, Capt. John Ayres, which arrived at Bordeaux on 28 July.
