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Sir, Since Conversing with you this Morning on the Subject of the Rebels Embarking a Number of Men at Newberry, I have again considered that matter, and think it absolutely Necessary you should Immediately send some Ships of War to look after them. It is possible they may be some Days about Kennebeck, or Mechias to try to Augment their Force, and to procure more Boats, to land their Men in the Province of Nova Scotia, which I hope your Ships will have in their Power to prevent, by keeping a Watchful Eye over them.

I am with the greatest Regard and Esteem. Sir, &ca