on board the King's flute L'Etoile at Lorient 28th April 1777.
[Extract]
. . . The Privateer Reprisal 2 having Saluted our pennant with three cheers of Long Live the King, I had one salute returned as a matter of politeness. However, not knowing the King's intentions on the manner in which the Warships of the English American Colonies must be treated, I have the Honor of advising you of my Conduct, which I Know to be inconsequential, but it Would displease me to have you learn of it from anyone else . . . .
1. AN, Marine, B4, 130, 139, LC Photocopy.
2. Continental Navy brig Reprisal.
