Nantes May 3. 1777
[Extract]
The Freedom Brig in the Service of the Massachusetts State arrived here the day before yesterday she sailed Mar. 10 so brings nothing fresh she has made 12 prizes 7 she sent into America 1 she gave to prisoners 3 she burned & one is coming into this River, this latter is a Brig from Bordeaux with Wine &c bound to Dublin. . . .
1. Jonathan Williams Letter Book, YUL.