I have the honor, Sir, to send you the reply which I received from the Navy Commissioner in Nantes concerning 45 thousand pounds of powder which recently left Amsterdam and which the Court of London believes to be destined to New England. However, you will see that M. Doyard does not believe it was part of the shipments received in this port during the month of May and that he will take great care to see that none is embarked for a foreign destination, as well as any war ammunition. I have the honor to be with sincere attachment, Sir, [&c.]