Gentl^m.

The day before I left Baltimore, it was reported there, that a large French ship was on shore on the Coast near Chingoteague, and that they were taking part of the Cargo out in order to lighten her. The Agent from France arrived here yesterday and informs us that a 50 Gun ship laden for the Congress may be ab^t this time expected at the Capes from S^t Domingo, and is anxious to know if that ship reported to be on shore may not be the same, of which please to get the best information you can and inform me—also whether the Virginia has embraced the opportunities of these fair winds to put to Sea, which I am very anxious to know I am [&c.]