Sir,

I wrote you some time ago that we had accts of there being a number of British Frigates in Chesepeak Bay wh. much intercepted the navigation there. I now have the pleasure to inform you that we have accts by Sundry Vessles arrived from thence, that the Bay is all clear again 'tis Supposed that they are gone to the South'd, but I believe not certain. Have taken up about twenty eight sail of Vessles which have all gone to about five or six, which hope to get away the beginning of next week, they will bring from 18 to 20,000 Barrls ² have been much hindred by the severe weather we had the Beg[in]ing of the Month, or they would all have Sail'd before this. As the time is now Relaps'd that was propos'd, Shall not engage any more. Am Sir [&c.]