Coll. Godfrey being so unfortunate as to have his only son taken prisoner is very unhappy on account of it, thinking his activity may occassion him to be ill treated; he was taken on board a vessel which was defended with the greatest bravery, and I can assure your Excellency of my own knowledge that the young Gentleman has been very active, and at all times appear’d on duty whenever the Enemy came in without waiting a particular turn. Several others were taken at the same time which if they cou’d be exchanged I doubt not they wou’d exert themselves in defence of their Country. I am Yr. Excellcy Most Obt. Servt.,