Messrs. La Veuve Mathurin Comic & Mn. fils of Morlaix advise us that our Privateer the Marchioness de la Fayette Commanded by P: Barry under American Colours had sent into their port a small Brig laden with Fish & Oil the Sale of which was stoped by the Judge of the Amiralty untill she was deemd a Legal Prize by you & the Conceil des Prizes;2 she is an English Vessell that was taken by a French Privateer, retaken by a Jersey Man & afterwards recaptur’d by Captn. Barry, therefore dont Immagine that we shall meet any difficulty in getting her Condemned, but as fish is a Perishable article & this the Season3 for placing same to advantage, we have to request your giving your decision on this affair as soon as will be convenient & with out Loss of time, as delay will not only prejudice the Sale of this Cargo but also make the greater part thereof prove a total Loss. We take this opportunity of Rendering you an offer of our best Services at this Port & are with the greatest respect—sir Your most obedt, & most devoted humle. Servants—