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Honorable Sir

Upon my arrival here from Auray, I had the Honor of receiving your's of the 15th Inst. the Contents of wch shall be fully and punctually observed. Mr Delamain who loaded the Prize from rochfort and was part owner, is in Nantes; has spoke to me relative to the Vessel and Cargo, which last he says was his property and says he cannot conceive that Cap. Wicks can by any means detain french property — He has this day made a Declaration in the Admiralty office against his Cap. Cap. Wicks, and Penet & Rumsey, a Copy of which Mr Gruel sends you by this post. — I have refered Delamain wholly to Cap. Wickes for his Satisfaction, & Wicks is apprised to give that Satisfaction to no person but such as are authorised from Court, but least any unexpected Difficulties should arise Cap. Wickes is ready to sail at a half hour's warning. —

I doubt not, sir, but your presence at Court will quickly decide these Affairs in our favor.