Saturday evening last the Flag of Truce, mentioned under the New London Head, stopt in this Port; the Manner of her coming in gave some Suspicion that their Designs were not good, and the Officer 1 was taken into Custody and examined by the Magistracy of the Town, who after a proper Examination, acquitted him, and Monday Morning the Vessel pursued her Voyage to New York.
1. Lieutenant Thomas Barker, R. N.