The aim of Transcribe Georgian Papers is to produce useable text documents of the manuscript materials and not critical editions. Please be aware this document may contain errors in the transcription.
Found an error? Please report errors and issues in the transcription to transcribegpp@wm.edu.
14th. and 15th the English Fleet were distinctly seen from Guadaloupe to be but 39 in number, Tho they were once 50 including Frigates - which makes us believe they have likewise lost some - their Maneuvres makes us hope that they have been roughly handled since they did not pursue us - we have therefore reason to hope that our Expedition will not yet fail; - we have 16 Spanish ships at St Domingo - with 8000 Men, and we think it is intending for Jamaica - I am well, and have only time to assure you that I am during life with all Possible respect - Your very humble [[addition]] & obedient [[/addition]] Servant & Nephew - M P. F -
