Robert Taylor letter November 28, 1793.

Robert Taylor, Mayor of Norfolk, to the Governor, enclosing Letter from British Consul.
Novem. 28th   1793
Norfolk
Sir:
The Enclosed Letter I have Just received from the British Consul, informing me of the arrival of the Ship of War, the Doedalas; which vessel came into this Harbour last evening, and has her sails unbent and appears to be repairing her rigging.
I have not as yet seen her Commander, but every Step shall be taken to prevent any confusion from the mixture of English with French Seamen.
I have the honor to be veiy Respectfully, Sir,
Your ob't, h'ble Serv't.

                                                                                                Brittish Consul's office,
                                                                                             Norfolk, 28th Nov'r, 1793.
Sir:
I have the Honor to inform you of the arrival of His Majesty's Ship Novem. 28th Doedalus, commanded by Sir Charles Heniy Knowles. Bart., in order to have a supply of provisions and some little repairs.
                      With Respect and Esteem.
                                  I have the Honor to remain. Sir,
                                                          Your Most Ob't H. Serv't,
                                                                                     JNO. HAMILTON.
Robert Taylor. Esq.

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CALENDAR of VIRGINIA STATE PAPERS and OTHER MANUSCRIPTS, FROM AUGUST 11, 1792, TO DECEMBER 31, 1793, PRESERVED IN THE CAPITOL AT RICHMOND. ARRANGED AND EDITED BY SHERWIN McRAE. VOLUME VI. RICHMOND: A. R. MICOU, SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC PRINTING. 1886