We arrived here after a Passage of eleven Weeks from Plymouth, and almost one continued Storm; the Ship much shattered, and most of the Men down in the Scurvey. However, we shall soon be fit for Sea again; all our People are recovered, which we attribute to the Spruce Beer, the common Drink on board the Men of War here, and at Boston; for though they have Plenty of good Rum or French Brandy on board of every Ship, yet they never make use of them when they can get Spruce Beer, as they find by long Experience that it keeps the Men healthier than any other Liquor. Every Sort of Provision is very dear here from so much being sent, and daily going, for the Use of the Army, the Navy, and Inhabitants in Boston.