The Prizes taken from the Americans by his Majesty's Cruizers since the late Act are computed to amount to the Value of 30,000 l. But those of English Property taken by the Provincial Privateers are already known to amount to six Times that Sum, besides many Ships which are missing, and 'tis feared have shared the same Fate.

Capt. [Francis] Banks who hoists a Broad Pendant, was left to guard Boston Harbour; but the Provincials finding a convenient Opportunity to open a Battery upon his Ships, compelled him to retreat; for which it is said a Court Martial has been held on that Officer.¹