Paris July 9th 1777 —
[Extract]
. . . Nicholson & Weeks have been Chased into St Marloes, and Johnson, the Yankey Capt in Marsea [Morlaix], after their haveing taken and distroy'd 28 Sails of Vessell, some of which they have sent to America, and one rich Jamaica Ship they have brought in With them — These three fellows have three of the fastest Sailing Vessells in the employ of the Colonies, and its impossiable to take them unless it Blows hard — hope I shall be able to give you their next destination. . .
1. Auckland Papers, III, 45, BL.
