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Sir. —

I have just recvd your favour of the 16 Inst. The Cutter will soon be in readiness Capt Nicholson keeps on board in order to hurry as much as possible, he desired me to present his Compts

I have got rid of all the French Crew with the loss of upwards of 50 Louis there was no avoiding this for the Admiralty would have compelled us. ー I have been obliged to employ the workmen this week in getting the small arms ready for nicholson & some pistols for Capt Wickes which he desired to have immediately, but I will send as many P adams as the few workmen we have can get ready.

The Therése will be ready to sail on Tuesday, she is now cleared out & every thing on board. I hope I shall on Tuesday morn have some explanation of that part of your orders relative to convoy else I shall be much troubled I must beg leave observe that the custom of this Country is for the armateurs to give orders to the Captains who has nothing to do but to make the best of their way to their destined port that part of your orders therefore relative to the distribution of the Cargo had better have been address'd to the merchant of St Domingo. If you have not yet answered this matter please to see Mr Montieu immediately & make both his & your orders agree for the Ship may perhaps be waiting with a fair Wind for this Eclaireessement

S Deane Esqr Paris