[Extract]
We have now the Satisfaction of informing your Excellency that the Masters and Crews of the two Prizes, made by Johnson, 2 are all parted for England & Ireland, not One of the Men would Engage with the American's, Or people here who are fitting out Ships to go on an Illicit Trade to America, tho tempted by Extraordinary Offers ー the American Cruiser is Refitted, & its said will part as Soon as her Commander Arrives from Paris, the Officers & Men belonging to her Are Mostly Irish, that appear to have Been transported from their Country, notwithstanding they have mett a very friendly Reception and are Supply'd abundantly with every thing their Agent Requir's. . .
The Prize Master put on board the Hanover of Glasgow, 3 when taken, Arrived here yesterday with four Sailors, he gives Out, that he went with them on board a French Barke in the Baye in Order to buy provisions & Liquers, & that those he left on Board, Immediately after his Quitting the Prize crouded all the sails they could & stear'd directly for England, we doubt this, and Suspect the Prize & Cargo has been disposed of Either at Sea or in this River, we shall Enquire into the Matter, and if we find it is so Acquaint your Excellency thereof.
