They write from Jamaica, that a Number of Pirates, who do not act immediately under the Authority of the Congress, have made their Appearance in those Seas: They are chiefly commanded by French and Dutch Rovers, and do incredible Damage.
The same Letters add, that the Keith, an armed Ship, fitted out by the Merchants at Port Royal, had just brought in one of those Vessels; the Commander of which was a Frenchman, born in Martinico, upon whom a Court Martial was ordered to sit; and if he was found guilty, he would be hanged.
