The French and Spaniards are inclined to protect the American vessels; for this purpose two French frigates are actually arrived at the island of Hispaniola, to be joined by two more French and two Spanish frigates, which are to cruise off Port Rico, and round the island of Hispaniola; other vessels are to protect the trade at Martinico and Guadaloupe; we have now here a French sloop with goods from Martinico. A general amnesty to all French deserters is published at Martinico. ー A vessel from Turks island brings us a copy of the French commandant's instructions respecting the protection of all American vessels, and informs us, that he requested it may be made known to all America as soon as possible.
1. Almon, ed., Remembrancer, IV, 141.