Sir

Mr Robinson, Secretary of the Treasury, having transmitted to my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty aLetter from Mr Stanley; Secretary of the Customs, dated the 26 past, accompanied by an Extract of one from Mr Kelly of the Active Cutter in that Service dated 24th. past, respecting a Philadelphia Brig then at Dunkirk which had taken on board between 30 and 40 Tons of Shot, and were to receive Gunpowder expected from Holland, which Ship was to clear out for Ireland, but her real destination is for North,America; I am commanded by their Lordships to send you the inclosed Copies of the said Letters, for your information. c.I am &c Geo: Jackson D:S: By the Canceaux, 18 Apr