Sir

I have been here some time in order to expedite sundry Vessells arrived to my address from different parts of America — and embrace this Oppy to acquaint you that Captain Hariden in the Privateer Brigt Tyranni­cide was chased in here on Saturday last by the Fudroyant and had a miraculous escape — he was under the necessity of throwing all his Guns overboard to lighten the Brigt he was fortunate in having a good Ships Company who saved the Vessell by hand laboring at their Oars. Captain Hariden has taken sundry valuable prizes, all which I sincerely hope may arrive safe at their destined Ports in America I shall put 14 four pounders onboard the Tyran­nicide with some swivels &ca also 35 to 40 Tons of goods assorted in the same manner with those sent by Captain Fisk in the Brigt Massachusetts Captain [John] Clarke is still here, and his Ship the Bunker Hill not yet disposed of I shall soon address you again in the mean time remain with much respect [&c.]