Sir

I have very great pleasure in being able to inform their Lordships, that by the Disposition & Attention of His Majestys Ships under my Direction, the important Fisherys of Canso, & L'Isle Madame, have been so well protected as not to have lost a single Vessel by the Rebel Privateers, during the whole Season; which is now at an End, & the Ships all sail'd for their respective Destinations.

Since the destruction of the Enemy's Magazines at Machias (of which I had the Honor to give their Lordships an Account in my Letter of the 17^th. August) the Rebels have remain'd in Quiet near the Frontiers of Nova Scotia; & there is at present every Reason to Imagine they will not attempt to interrupt the Peace of this Province by Invasion, during the Course of the ensuing Winter.

I enclose herewith an Account of the State & Condition of His Majestys Ships under my Direction, & am [&c.]