Two Transports (Victuallers) which had been sent to the Madeiras for Wine, for the Use of the Fleet and Army in America, are supposed to be taken by the Provincials, no Account having been received of them.
The following is an Extract of a Letter from Captain Hamilton Maxwell, who was taken with his Company of Highlanders, on board the Anne Transport. "The Ship Anne was chased by three Privateers a whole Day, near the Coast of America, but outsailed them. Next Morning the Ship was becalmed, and the Privateers, by Favour of their Oars, rowed up, two under her Stem, and one upon her Bow, by which the Anne's Guns could not bear; but indeed she had only two Carriage Guns, and two Swivels put on Carriages for Show. A Council of War was held, and it was resolved to surrender. I desire you will represent these Facts."
