We conclude that by this orders are arived permitting the Lexington to sail directly for America, if not they will be with you in a few days. We therefore advise you to settle the concerns of the Lexington at Morlaix, and engage a quantity of Provisions sufficient to carry her crew to America. You will make out an estimate of every thing necessary and make the purchase to the best advantage. You are to pay particular attention to the fitting your Vessel in the best manner for sailing as you may probably be charged with some dispatches of importance. The conditions of this permission are that you are not to cruize in these sea’s nor return into the ports of France but to proceed directly for America. You will inform us if the Lexington is capable of carrying any quantity of Merchandise without prejudice to her sailing and how much that we may give orders accordingly. You must have ballast at least. Let us know what Quantity for as Salt Petre and other heavy Articles are wanted in America they may serve the purpose to advantage. We are fully sensible of your abilities and Zeal in the cause of America and sorry that you are prevented from further exerting them in these Sea’s at present. But we hope this Prohibition will be but Temporary and that you will be soon in a way to renew your attacks on our Enemies with greater advantage. The expences of your repairs and equipment will be duely paid to the order of the Gentleman on whom you value yourself at Morlaix. We are &c.