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Gentlemen We have just received an Express from Capt Nicolson that he had retaken Mr Hudsons Ship with every thing onboard safe, And that he was taking out some of the Flour in the retaken Vessells, 5 in Number, and we also sent 2 Vessells more to lighten her, so that we hope to have the Ship up tomorrow ー We have also two other Expresses who left North Point at 4 OClock & Sunset with Advice that the Otter stood down the Bay with her Tenders & 4 Prizes about 4 oClock, as she has been disapointed here, its probable she may call on you, & therefore we Send you the quickest intelligence; as this Meneuvre may be a feint to deceive us, we shall not relax a moment in making every preparation to repel their Attempts. We are fitting out a Schr of 8 Guns which will be ready by 12 oClock tomorrow to assist Capt Nicolson in Case of Need ...

We have the Honor to be Gentn [&c.]