Mars Sheerness 31st Augt 1776
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Sir I am to acquaint you that upon mustering the American Prisoners this Morning Henry Johnson the Master of the Privateer [Yankee] was found missing; and whether he has swam on shore or been drowned in the Night, I can not pretend to account for, as no Boat belonging to the Ship was out, or any Boat been near the Ship since mustering them last Night at 9. oClock. I am &c.
St Albn Roy 2d Lieut Mars
1. PRO, State Papers, 42/49, 81c.