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Sir, I am sorry to acquaint you, that on the 15th Ultimo, I, with the Surgeon & a Boats Crew, was detain'd on Shore at Machias, and the next Day His Majts Schooner Diligent, and Tatamagouche Shallop was seized by the Inhabitants; The particulars of which I will communicate when I have the honor of seeing you ー Mr Stillingfleet accompanied me hither, there is likewise a Seaman & a Marine belonging to the Preston on the Road with the Co of the Diligent

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