[London] Saturday, Jan. 25.
On Wednesday Capt. George Montagu, son of Vice Admiral Montagu of the Fowey, was at Court, and had the honour to be introduced to his. Majesty, who received him most graciously. As this gentleman took the first American privateer,1 was at the attack at New York, and has been engaged in many active scenes for six. years past, the King spent much time in asking him many interesting questions.
Capt. Wyley, of the Alfred who is arrived at Dartmouth from Jamaica, sailed from thence the 7th of November, and on the 8th of Dec. in Lat. 34, 13, north, long. 63, 40, west, was attacked by two American privateers, which she beat off, and saw no more during the rest of the voyage.
The Leghorn Galley, M'Daniel, is taken and burnt at Philadelphia, and with her the cargois consumed.2
The Woodcock, Richardson, from Quebec to London, is taken and carried into Providence.
