§ From Thomas Newton. 7 September 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “The Brittish Frigate Melampus 36 guns is arived in Hampton Road from Plymouth G Brittain, wants supplies of water & Bullocks. Sir Richd Strachans fleet is off the Capes & bound in I have heard. Some of the ships are in distress from the late Gale. Much damage has been done, & many vessels totally lost with their crews.”