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My Lords Commrs of the Admiralty having been informed that a Rebel Privatier has lately cruized off the Coast of Portugal, and made several Captures; I am commanded by their Lordships to acquaint you therewith and to enquire whether you have any Storeships destined to Gibraltar or Portmahon, and in case you have, the time when they will be ready to sail from Spithead, that a Convoy may be provided for them. I am &c