I am informed, Sir, that the Privateer Reprisal, Capt Wickes, has not yet left l'Orient. The repairs which he has made to the Ship could not require such a considerable time as has been taken to repair her. Therefore, you will not postpone Notifying Capt Wickes that he must set sail, and you will declare to him His Majesty will not Permit him to station His Cruizer Upon the Coasts of £ranee. You wiil advise me of His departure, which you will hasten as much as possible. I am, Sir [&c.]