The Raleigh ー Commanded by Thomas Thompson, A New-Ship pierced for Thirty-two Guns; but has only six or eight Mounted. The Cannon intended for her were Cast in the Massachusets Bay, by Monsieur Marcarille, but burst in proving. Upon which Thompson the Master went to Philadelphia, to acquaint the Congress; but report was spread abroad, that his intention was to quit the Raleigh, and sollicit the Command and Inspection of the Building of a Seventy four begun building there. It was said that Thompson was at Boston, on his Return, and that the Congress had ordered the Raleigh to be fitted out with such Guns as could be procured, and to load with Masts and Lumber immediately and dispatched to France, where Guns were to be provided for her. ー Rogers of the McPherson says all her Guns were obtained from Providence, about a fortnight afterwards.

The Hampshire, a twenty Gun-Ship, launched about a Month ago, to be commanded by one———Rotch [John Roche], a Native of Ireland, who came to America from the West Indies since the commencement of the Rebellion; this Ship was built by the Agent for the Congress, all the Materials are ready to fit her out, and is to proceed to Sea as soon as possible. ²

The Portsmouth of twenty Guns, built last fall at Portsmouth, by some Privateering Adventurers from Philadelphia, was commanded by Robert Packer [Parker], and had been out one Cruize to the West Indies, where she took four or five Prizes, which got all safe into Port. She had arrived at Boston, and was expected round to Portsmouth the first fair Wind; from whence she was to Sail on a Cruize within a Month. She is called a remarkable fast Sailor.

The McClary, commanded by Thomas Dalling, a Topsail Schooner, mounting eight Carriage Guns. Sailed on a Cruize this day, it was conjectured her destination was to the Coast of Portugal, or tlie English Channel.

The [Satisfaction] a Topsail Sloop, commanded by John Wheelwright, mounting eight Guns, ー belongs to Marblehead, Salem, Cape Ann, or Boston, came in to procure Hands.

Le Mercurie a French Vessel (Ship or Brig I can't tell which) commanded by Monsieur Heraud of fourteen or sixteen Guns, arrived from Nantz with twelve thousand Stands of small Arms, fifty Tons of Gun-Powder &c. &c. for the use of Congress; and was dispatched from thence by their Agent Silas Deane. In her came two Officers Passengers. ー She is now loading with Masts and Lumber for France.

L'Amphitrite, a French Ship of twenty or twenty six Guns, commanded by Monsieur Fautrel, arrived from Havre de Grace with fifty two brass field pieces, with Carriages Compleat, being four and six Pounders ー twelve thousand pound weight of Cannon Powder, two hundred and fifty thousand Gun Flints, six thousand Muskets, ー Blankets, and some bales of Cloathing, Tin Plates, Cartridges, Cannon Ball, Hand-Grendoes &c. &c. &c. ー In her came the Officers of the Train and Workmen, being about thirty in Number. Silas Deane, was the Person who sent her off, and in a great hurry, for they said Lord Stormont had intelligence of her. She was blacked and disguised as soon as she went out of Havre de Grace. She is also loading with Masts and Lumber, and it is imagined will Sail in Company with the Mercury and Raleigh.

The——————Seventy four Gun-Ship just begun, her Keel laid, and all the Timber procured.³ Some persons think she is intended as a Remittance to France.

There are also about twenty Sail of Square Rigged Vessels laying in the Harbor, being Prizes &c. besides a number of small Craft.

[Endorsed] Copy. Intelligence received from Sir G Collier, obtained from Mr Parry 10 In Lord Howes Lre No 33.