Gentlemen
Yesterday morning the Ship Morris, Captain [James] Anderson was chased into the mouth of our Bay by a Frigate, the Roebuck laying in the road made sail after her. Captain Anderson run his Ship on shore about half a mile from the Light House, the two ships continually firing at him, and he return'd the fire for near three hours in a most brave & gallant manner ー The ships sent three Boats, which was beat off by the Morriss. Captain Anderson landed his Packet for the Congress wh I have forwarded up by two French Gentlemen ー when finding he could defend her no longer, he laid a train & blew the ship up, and I am sorry to tell you that so brave a Man has fell in the attempt ー the Mate and fourteen of the Crew are safe on shore ー The scene was horrible to behold. The cargo is in part blown on shore, viz. Guns, Cloaths, Gun Locks &c. &c. &c. ー We have a number of men saving the Cargo.
The Roebuck is now in the Road and two Frigates at Anchor upon the lower part of the Brown. There has been a second flag from the Roebuck. The Officer says they expect their whole Squadron in, shortly, and should they arrive I will give you the earliest advice in my power. ー I am Gentlemen [&c.]
After writing the within, the two ships that lay at the Brown, are making sail up the Bay ー the wind at N.N.E. ー Saturday Morn. 9 o'clock ー therefore sent the Alarm. ー
Henry Fisher 2
[Endorsed] Arrived at 10. o'clock & dispatched in 10 Minutes
John Enos at Cantwell's Bridge
The Express was tore.
