Wednesday last was sent in here by the Orpheus Frigate, Capt. Hammond [sic Charles Hudson], a French schooner, which by her course when taken was bound to Block Island near Connecticut.
Friday afternoon sailed the Lively man of war, Capt. [Thomas] Bishop.
The same evening sailed the Ship Adamant, Capt. Wilson, for London.
Saturday arrived the Senegal Sloop of War, Capt. [William] Duddingston.
Sunday morning arrived the Merlin Sloop of War.
Sunday evening arrived the Brig Elliot Capt. squires in 4 weeks and a few days, from London.
Since our last several Transports and Victuallers arrived here.
By the above vessels we hear, that a number of Transports with German Troops in his Majesty's service, on board, were seen going up the English Channel, the latter end of April ult. to join Admiral Howe who was expected to sail for America, about the middle of this month.
Sunday last arrived his Majesty's ship Swan from Newport, Rhode Island.
His Excellency Molyneux Shuldham, Esq; Rear Admiral of the White and Commander in Chief of the Navy in North-America, is appointed Vice Admiral of the Blue.
His Majesty has been pleased to make the following Promotions in the Land Forces now in America.
Major-General [Guy] Carl[e]ton, to be General in America only
Major-General William] Howe to be General in America only, 1st Jan. 1776.
