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...the Brig Rogers now Returned from Annapolis and what will be done with her we Cannot tell, as there are three men of war in our Bay as high as Rappahannock & by Express from Williamsburg we learn that all the Norfolk fleet is in Our Bay, and above York River, ー but what their Design is we Cannot tell, however Your Brig Cannot go Under the present Situation of things, at the same time we shall do all in our Power to have the Necessary Justice done You, the Cloaves &cCost 30/ p lb...²

Under the Present Situation of things the Loss of Capt Mugford is Irrepareable to his Country, however he Died Nobley, and Left such a Carrector behind, that we should Endeavour to Arrive at, and though we are Sorrey, for the Death of Such a man, Yet the Cause he died in makes us believe that he must Be happy, no more Bills yet, ー