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the Nautilus Sloop of War Capt [John] Collins Commander, arrived at Bermuda the 9th of this month, which will be a great Support, and Countenance; to the few friends of Government here, and I hope will prevent, a Visit from any of the American privateers, or armed vessels, which it is said hath already been at the Bahama Islands and Carried off the Governor, and the Stores &c. I hope the Nautilus Sloop of War, will remain some time here, as I have not a single Soldier to protect the place, or to Support the Custom House Officers, in the execution of their Duty, to enforce the Acts, which hath several times been Reported, for these two or three Years past.