Brest 23rd July 1777.
We have had a Rebel Privateer in this Port for Four Days now for repairs; she mounts 26 nine-pounders and has already taken Eight Prizes;2 there are some Frenchmen on Board. She saluted M. du Chaffault's Flag with Fifteen Guns, this was returned with Three; all this surprised People very much.
1. PRO, Admiralty 1/3964, 434.
2. General Mifflin.