I have the honor to inform You ⟨th⟩at on the 25: Jany Admiral Duckworth’s Squadron hove ⟨into⟩ sight, composed of the Ships named at foot, in chase of ⟨th⟩e Rochford Squadron of Six Sail of the Line & Frigates, who ⟨h⟩ad Escaped their Vigilance in a Gale of Wind, and Supposing ⟨th⟩ey were a head of them hove too. The Comus Frigate arrived ⟨t⟩he 26th. at Night from Terceira, and had been chased by a Ship of the Line & a Frigate, supposed to be part of that Squadron. On the 27th: the Whole Squadron stood to the S. W. ⟨u⟩nder a Crowd of Sail. Rear Admiral Sr. Samuel Hood in ⟨the⟩ Centaur joined them, but it is supposed proceeded to England. ⟨A⟩t present No Ships of War are in these Roads. Annexed is ⟨a⟩ list of the Ships which took Possession of this Island. ⟨E⟩nclosed is a Certified Account Current of Seamens Disbursemts. for the last Six Months, The Customary list of Trade, & a Copy of My Letter of 8 Octor. last to which I request an Answer as soo⟨n⟩ as Possible, as hardly a Vessell arrives here that I am not troubled on the Subject of My Requisition. I have the honor to Continue with the most Respectful Esteem, Sir Your Obedient Servt: