Dear Sir

Captain Owen's party¹ last night took Captain Paul, the Rebel Militia man, but found none of his men: However in searching for them they took a Rebel Officer from the Garrison at Red Bank & a Quarter Master Sargeant on a Reconnoitring party; which together with three Farmers were sent on board here at 4 o'clock this morning. Capt^n. Paul & the 2 from Red Bank I have sent down to the Eagle; which I should have given you notice of, if the Fog had not made it difficult to find you. The Farmers are still aboard, but as there are no proof of their being in arms I should think the Admiral² would not chuse that we should encumber ourselves with them, & that its better to put them on shore again. I am [&c.]