I had this honour under date of the 10th. & 13th. instant Copys of which I herewith forward you. The purport of the present is to inclose you Half of the Register of the American Ship Columbia of Glastenbury Capt. Samuel Naylor that has been Sold in this Bay; the other half the owner Mr. Elisha Hale takes with him to America; as likewise to remit you Copy of a declaration made in this Office by Capt. Mark Collins of the American Ship Fame, just arrived from Hambré, which intelligence I do not loose a moment to communicate you. Mean while, I have the honour to be with respect & veneration Sir, Your most obt. hble. Servt.