My Lord,

Advice having been received that Monsr du Coudra[y], the person mentioned in the Intelligence transmitted to your Lordship in an order from my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, dated the 6th of last month, set out from Paris last Thursday for Havre, from whence he is soon to depart for North America (as is supposed) in a Frigate of 24 Guns; & it being probable, in case he should be destined for that Country, that he will endeavour to land at Boston or Martha's Vineyard; I am commanded by my Lords to acquaint you therewith, in addition to the before mentioned Intelligence, that your Lordship make take such further Steps, in order to Intercept him and prevent his landing, as you shall judge proper agreable to the directions contained in their Lordships said order. I have &c