I had the honor to inform you, Sir, of the secret orders which I sent, on the 16th of last month, to the Intendants and Controllers of the Navy in order to prevent in as much as possible the ships from the English Colonies from taking on war ammunition in our ports. Several of these officers have already indicated to me that they will comply with care; but among their answers, I felt I had to forward to you the letter from Mr. Prevost de la Croix, Controller at Lorient. It seemed to deserve yc;mr attention; I beg you to give me your opinion on the eventual instructions it may warrant.

I have the honor to be with sincere attachment, Sir [&c.]