No 2

Sir, I inclose to you Copy of the Depositions of some Persons who have brought a Vessell into Bristol, bound from Philadelphia to Nantz, where the Cargo was consigned, and where they were to load for the Use of the Congress with Arms and Ammunition.
² The Mate of this Vessell gives an Account of several other Ships that were going on the same Adventure, either to Nantz, or to some other Port of France, and has given a particular Discription of them, which I inclose to you.

I am to signify His Majesty's Commands to you that you apply to M. de Vergennes and desire that no Warlike Stores may be permitted on board these V essells.

You will endeavour by such Means as my be in your Power to find out what particular Ports these several Vessells shall arrive at, and renew your Application to M. de Vergennes respecting them. I am &c.