Esteemed Sir

It is with great Concern we inform you that by an order from Court both the prises have been delivered up yesterday; the Brigg to Mr Stival, & the packett boat to Mr Frazer. we formed an opposition but unsuccessfully. the Judge wu'd not but give them up. Cap Cunningham with his Crew is still in Goal, & lives in hopes that Soon his liberty shall be given. I went to See him last night & left him with Cap Beach pretty hearty but some of the Crew had lost their Spirits, which rather vexes the Capt. He hopes that the Congress shall give them some gratiffication for never, says he, shall he find such a determined Crew for the wellfare of their own Country. your Inclosed for Capt G. C. was remitted shoud he want any thing, we Shall provide him with it. we have been told that there is particular orders given to mind what they are about with the Cutter.² we apprehend that they will not allow her to Sail from the Harbour unless they are Certain where she is bound for. G. C. was to be questionned to day in order to know who bought her, who was the owner, & who furnishes with Cash. we advised him to answer, that she had been bought for account of a Stranger, by whose order she was fitted out & that he had received 1500 I on account to pay all Expences. the name of the Stranger he did not Know. we think proper to give you this advise that you might take some precaution if you think it necessary. what will in future happen you Shall equally be informed of. depend for ever upon your faithfull friend

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