The French Ambassador has been given to understand that any French Ships coming out of the American Ports, that are taken by his Majesty's Cruizers, will be deemed lawful Prizes, and condemned as such: The Dutch have had the same Caution.
The last two capital Captures made by the Provincial Privateers are valued at 160,000 I, one laden with Cloathing for 20,000 Men, the other with 80,000 I. for the Paymenit of the Troops in Canada.