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. . . in answer to their Lordships enquiry respecting a Lieut & three Men late belonging to the Sturdy Beggar American Privateer, who were brought to Plymouth in the Ranger Sloop, four Men said to have belonged to a Rebel Privateer were brought to Plymouth in the said Sloop, one of whom was an Irishman, & the other three Americans, & upon the Nonsuch being ordered to Sea you caused them to be put onboard her as part of her Complement; And in return I am commanded by their Lordships to signify their directions to you to take care upon the Nonsuch's return the said Men are properly secured 'til you receive their Lordships further directions Concerning them. I am &ca