Yours of the 25th. Ulto I Just received. & those of a later date I answered the 24th Ulto. I could not Consistant with the Interest of my owners keep my Crew untill this date at their expence while so many American vessels being here, in which I have distributed most of them & Expect to take passage in one my self, will sale in about ten or twelve days— however if the Gentln. thinks well to give me the Command of the Cutter mentioned & I can get an answer before I sale for America, I will set off for Dunkirque with my Officers immediately & would not doubt of meeting with Success & Dispatch.— Am sir your Most Obedt. & Hble. Servt.