Amsterdam the 5 Aug. [1777]
[Extract]
. . . I am assured, that fifty four sail have been taken, going from & to the Colonies, to & from St Eustatia in about Six Weeks; which has given the most sensible Shock to the Traders here — & stopped at once all the Adventures preparing for that quarter. . . .
1. Auckland Papers, III, 92-94, BL.
