St James's 14th Feby 1777.
[Extract] No 3.
Information has been received that a Mr Lee who is employed as an Agent for the Colonies in rebellion has set out for Spain. If he should come to Madrid, Your Excellency will pay such attention to his motions and applications as may be consistent with your situation. It has also been represented that a Mr Diggs [Thomas Digges] who is likewise an Agent from the American Congress has sent on board several Spanish Vessels to Bilbao, sundry Casks under the appearance of Nails which cover a large number of Musquet Locks, from thence it is proposed to send them to America. Your Excellency will endeavour to find out whether this information is founded, and take such measures as may be proper to frustrate the Design.
1. PRO, State Papers, 94/203.