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Sir

I have communicated to my Lords Commrs of the Admiralty your two Letters of Yesterdays date inclosing the State and Condition of his Majesty's Ships and Vessels under your Command and informing their Lordships of the arrival of the Pallas having on board the Lieutenant and Twelve Prisoners belonging to the American Rebel armed Vessel called the Independance, which took the Ann Merchant Ship from Dominica and I am to acquaint you that the Earl of Suffolk is made acquainted, therewith, and desired to signify His Majestys Pleasure respecting the said Persons.