I have not been honourd with any of your favours since my last Dispatch No. 39 under date 3d. Ulto: I then advised Messrs. Sir Francis Baring & Co. of London having Protested Tobias Lear Esqr of Algeirs Bill 11 Octr. last my order p£ 1500 stg for Governt. service for non Acceptance, I have now the satisfaction to inform you that I yesterday had advice of its being paid when became due.

The Cargo of the Brig Humbird Jas. Stuart Master was Condemnd on Account of two Letters found on board wch: gave room to Suspect it was Genoese Property, the Master is to have his full freight & Dommurage if any due.

Yesterday a British hird Scuner was Captured by four Spanish Gun Boats in the Gutt, she was Commanded by a Lieut: of the Navy had Dispatches from adl. Duckworth for the British Govt: left adl: Duckworth with 14. Sail the Line at Anchor by the Dardenals, a⟨s⟩ the Turkish Goverment had refused Permission for the fleet to go up, The Turkish fleet was at Constantinople ready for Sea consisting of 17. Ships the Line, this is the report received from said Schooner previouse to her being taken. I have the honour to be with respect—Sir Your obed: and Huml: servt: