Sir,

Having this day received the following Information in a Letter from Bourdeaux dated 15 Febry 1777 — Vizt "there are Two Ships of Force fifting out here for the Americans & Actions in them offer'd publicly. We are sorry to find some of our Countrymen have accepted the offer Both Ships mount Twenty Guns they clear out under French Colours for Miquelon & until they arrive there will appear French Property" ー I am desired to transmit this Intelligence to You to be laid before Lord Weymouth I am Sir [&c.]

Treasury Chambers Feby 26th 1777