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I am informed, Sir, that the Privateer Reprisal, Capt Wickes, has not yet left l'Orient. The repairs which he has made to the Ship could not require such a considerable time as has been taken to repair her. Therefore, you will not postpone Notifying Capt Wickes that he must set sail, and you will declare to him His Majesty will not Permit him to station His Cruizer Upon the Coasts of £ranee. You...
Date: 12 April 1777
Volume: Volume 8
The King has been informed, Sir, that, several Ships are fitting out in His Ports which are to be laden, half with Provisions, half with munitions of war; that these Ships are to have Americans on board as passengers, who will take Command at Sea, and are empowered, with american Commissions, to make prizes of the Subjects of the King of england when they are encountered. As the intention of His...
Date: 17 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8