John Hanson to Thomas Sim Lee

I am honored with your Excellencys favour of the 17th. Am obliged to you for your Attention to my former letter respecting money. Mr. Worthingtons Phaeton will be finished in about three or four weeks.

A flag is just Arrived from Antigua wth. 180 Prisoners, by her we have an imperfect Account of an Engagement, some where near St Kitts, between the British and french fleets. Some of the prisoners say that after the French landed at St Kitts, the flag was ordered, that they were detained 8 or 10 days after she was ready to sail, that as Soon as a Vessel Arrived at Antigua, giving an Account that there had been An Engagement the flag immediately Sailed. These are thought by Some to be unfavourable Circumstances for had the British been Successful they would have been under no Apprehensions of Danger at Antigua and would not have Sent of the prisoners so Suddenly, if at all. In a few days we may Expect the particulars in a way which may be depended on. I think from the superiority of the French fleet the Issue must have proved favourable. Should that be the Case it is probable Brimstone Hill has Surrendered.

I have the honor to be with all possible respect, Your Excellencys most Obedient & hble Sert,

John Hanson