The Ranger, a Privateer Brig of 16 Guns, fitted out here to cruize against the Americans, has brought into Carlisle Bay an American armed Schooner of ten Carriage-Guns, from Brest, bound to Philadelphia, on board of which were found several Letters; amongst others was one addressed to the Hon. John Hancock, Esq; from one Mr. [Frederick] Hamilton, an American Gentleman, who has been some Time at the Court of Versailles.
1. Public Advertiser, London, October 22, 1776.
