Sir

A vessell is arrived at Barnstable In a Short passage from the Westindies three Masters of Vessells who were taken there came passengers who inform us that the Islands swarm with the Enemys Armed Vessells that more than Half the American Vessells that have Sailed Since the Middle of Febry are taken amongst which are two Large Ships Laden with Flour from Philadelph[ia] fitted out by the Congress, one had on board 280 barrells, if this Intelligence has not before Arived I thought it might be of use to be known. We are likewise told by these passengers that Said Vessell has brought a large quantity of tea I wish the sence of the Court was Made Publick concerning this Matter if there is a Resolve of Congress against emporting this Article it ought to be adhered to or Rescinded this affair I fancy will make much Noise if worked out of Sight. Excuse haste I remain [&c.]

Joseph Nye