Sir

We have this Moment received Information that the Fleet which was seen last Tuesday off Accomack County, an Account of which we received last Night by Express, was discovered by Capt Bright of the Northampton armed Brig of this State, at 9 o'Clock last Night standing into our Capes. He writes, that he saw above 100 Sail from his Mast-head. We think it may be of great Consequence to your State to have as early Intelligence as possible of this Movement of the Enemy, & therefore have ordered an Express to convey this to your Excellency with all possible Expedition. I am Sir [&c.]