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Whatever Orders you have for me, will be forwarded from the Ports of Spain, & I must beg a few blank Commissions for Privateers, as it will be one part of my endeavors, to excite the Merchants in Spain, to cruise against our Enemies .

. . . A large Cargo of Woolens, linen, cordage, & Sail Cloth will be dispatched from hence in three weeks, which, I hope will reach their destination in time.

The Corporation here, have lowered the City duty upon Tobacco brought from America irnto this port in order to encourage a commerce with us; for which I h;ive thought it my duty to return them thanks.