and the French on board their Fleet. For further
particulars I must refer you to Capt[ain] Loyd. 'Tis
certainly the greatest event since the beginning
of the War. We have likewise taken W[ashington's]
dispatches to Destaign by which it appears
that R[hode] Island and this place were their next
objects. The French embarked the 22d and there
was a violent gale of wind from 25th to
the 27th. 'Tis probable they suffered. I think they
cannot remain on this coast, and when they quit
it we may possibly begin. Lord Tho[ma]s is very well
& of course wishes to your Lordship. I refer you to
Mr. Eden to whom I write more at large. I have
written a short letter to the Duke giving him the
above particulars.
I have the honor to be faithfully
& affectionately
your Lordships humble ser[van]t
H. Clinton