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We have reports to the effect that Admiral Howe has at last joined his brother at Staten Island; but the same reports assure us that the General and the Admiral have made no move as yet against New York....

You will find enclosed, Sir, a copy of the statement made to the Admiralty of Bordeaux by Capt. du Brocq, arriving from Santo Domingo. From this document you will see what acts of violence English ships cruising in American waters are continuing to commit against our vessels. It is most important that we have this stopped, for it is sowing fear and dismay among our traders; The Court of London should scarcely refuse to heed our complaints, since it has been assuring us at every turn of its fairness, its love of peace and its desire to avoid anything which might in any way endanger peace. It is the King's wish, Sir, not only that you urge the English ministers to give the sternest and most explicit orders to the officers commanding Great Britain's ships, but also that you officially request the punishment of M. Judd, commanding the frigate Anteloppe, and of M. Young, captain of the Fremony [Pomona].² The conduct of these two officers is too clearly contrary to the intentions of their Sovereign for the latter not [to] express his displeasure or for him to let them go unpunished.