No 34
My Lord
My Last Letters from Nantes say, that an American Vessel, called the Success, James Anderson Master, Burthen about two hundred Tons, Laden with salt and Arms, is on the point of Sailing from thence, for North America. Another American Ship called the Elisabeth and Mary, Capt. [Peter] Young Master, about 300 Tons Burthen, and Likewise Laden with salt and Arms, is also preparing to sail. It is supposed, that they are both bound to Philadelphia. Messieurs Pennet, and Rumsey, two American Agents, have been employed in fitting out these Vessels, which take in the Arms they are to carry at Corrine, Nine Miles below Nantes. This Intelligence, My Lord, comes to me from M David-Allen, who seems very desirous, that I should make favourable mention of him, I have no personal Knowledge of this Gentleman, but must do him the Justice to say, that during his stay at Nantes, He has shewn himself desirous, of giving every information in his Power.
I am with the greatest Truth, and Respect, My Lord [&c.]