Translation.
Gentlemen:
Commodore de Ligondes, who arrived from Algiers in the frigate Minerva which he commanded has informed me on Anchoring in this Road that that Regency has acquired 8 Vessels, both Chebecs and Barques from 18 to 34 Cannon, designed to cruize from Cape St. Vincent to the Azores to capture the Americans against whom they have declared War. I give you immediate advice of this, Gentlemen, as
well on account of the concern you may have as to these vessels, as also that you may give information thereof to the American Captains.The Algerines have another division of 4 Vessels but too small to give uneasiness in our Seas.
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