At Versailles, 25th August, 1777.
You pointed out to me, Sir, in your letter of the rst of this month that the Anglo-American privateer the General Wisslin [General Mifflin], Captain William Day, had entered the roads of Port Louis under the pretext of taking in provisions and replenishing her fresh water, and that you had sent her an order to get underway within 24 hours; I have sent word to you that in the action which you had taken in this regard, you have done nothing but what conforms to the rules, I presume in consequence that this Ship will have sailed; if however she has not yet done so, you will see that she departs without delay, and you will report on the carrying out of my orders. I am, Sir [&c.]