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I have just learned of the arrival in the bay of the frigate Reprisal, Captain Wickes. Mr. [Robert] Harris ² came up to see me and left with me three letters including herewith which I am taking the liberty to send to you. Mr. [Nathan] Rumsey sold at Quiberon the cargoes and the prizes. ³ The Reprisal had on board only twenty-two puncheons of eau de vie, for the rest had been sold. Mr. Rumsey will render an account. Mr. Harris told me he is here only during a four days' leave. On his arrival I took great care to learn the cost of the transactions at Quiberon relative to the sale of the two prizes. I sent on board the Reprisal to get the indigo and you will see the care I took. Fortunately the frigate has only need of water.