The former part of this Letter was wrote August 7 when I flattered myself with the Thoughts of getting away but alass that opportunity is at an end; for the Governor's Vessel is taken by the Georgians Since which the Governor has received Letters from Lord Germaine with orders to let Nobody whatever pass from this to the other provinces, therefore I have positively taken my passage in Captn Lofthouse & hope to See you in London at a Month after you receive this at most provisions grow very scarce here; and have been obliged to dine five Days on saltpork & glad to get that, I assure you, No fresh provisions [n] or Vegetables to be goten they expect here to be attacked by the Georgians & Carolinians soon and have preparedfor them farewell till I see you in London Honoria writes to Kitty -²

P.S. a provincial privateer has just now Carried a large Ship away that was lying off the Barr of this place ー Success to themー