I have the honor to inclose you three N.York papers which I procur’d from a flag that arriv’d at this post yesterday afternoon. The flag brought up thirty three Masters & Mates of Vessels who’ where permited to come out on Parole, by Adml Digby, those Gentlemen inform’s me that all the Masters & Mates belonging to the Eastward, (who where prisoners at N.York) where sent to Newport.

I have not been able to procure any Intelligence since my arrival at this post. I am with the greatest sentiments of esteem Your Excellency’s Most Obedient Humble Servt