Received Intelligence from two English Passengers going out in the Sloop Betsey, and Job Prince, Master of the_ said Sloop, that they sailed in Company from. Boston with the Rebel Fleet commanded by Manly the 21st May; which consisted of the following Vessels: Viz: The Boston of 36 Guns, Hancock of 32 Guns, One Ship 20 Guns, with two Brigs, two Schooners and two Sloops, and were to be joined off Cape Ann by the following Vessels from Marblehead and Salem: Vizt The Tartar of 20 Guns, four Brigs, two Schooners and two Sloops: The whole of the Brigs &ca mounting from 10 to 16 Guns, except one Sloop of 8 Guns.

The Brigs, Schooners and Sloops are Privateers, and are hired to remain with the Continental Ships for 25 days, and are then to cruize separately.

[Endorsed] Copy Intelligence received from Sir Peter Parker with his Letter of the 31st May 1777. No 1 In Lord Howes No 31