The more I reflect on the attempts made in the ports of the united States to fit out Privateers for foreign Service, the more I am impressed with the Importance of suppressing a Practice so disreputable to a neutral nation— The Report of the Wardens of this port, and Mr Armstrongs Letter1 induce reason^able^ ground to presume that such attempts are now making in this Port; and if successful, that they will be repeated. The Information contained in those Papers, together with such as may result from your further Enquiries, may produce Evidence sufficient to warrant the proceedings proper on such occasions— in that Case, nothing on my part shall be wanting to afford any aid which Circumstances may require—2 with Sentiments of Esteem and Regard I am Dear Sir your most obt. Servt