Gen^t.

... The Commissions &^ca. for Privateers sent hither are all used, they are freequently taken rather with a view to ascertain the Property and prevent their being taken by Privateers under Pretences of Suspicion, as has been the Case in some Instances, notwithstanding regular Clearances, than any Expectation of making Captures. We therefore request you'll have a Supply of Commissions &^ca. sent us by the first Oportunity— We are &^ca.