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Vice Adml Sr J as Douglas having inform'd my Lords Commissrs of the Admty that the Rising States, taken by His Majesty's Ship the Terrible and lately brought to Spithead, is pierc'd for 18 Guns, well furnish'd wi.th Sails, Rigging &c. and is said to sail very well, and that should such a Vessel be wanted, she may answer exceedingly well; I am commanded by their Lordships to signify their direction to you, to cause the said Vessel to be survey'd and report whether she is fit to be purchas'd for His Majestys service. I am Gent. &c