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Hitherto [[underline]] The Surprize Cutter Lieut Rivett [[/underline]] attended us as our Convoy -- It was from this Intelligence Officer, that the first Intelligence of the Dutch Fleet was given to Admiral Parker, who after the Action, brought The News of the Victory to The Admiralty - The first Night We came to an Anchor in [[underline]] Leigh Roads [[/underline] - From hence We could see beyond The Nore, but at this time could not perceive anything of Admiral Parker Fleet which was hourly Expected -- His Majesty dined at Three oClock I left at This time The [[underline]] Princess Augusta [[/underline]], & went on board The [[underline]] William & Mary Yatcht [[/underline]] the Etiquette being that no Officer under The Rank of [[underline]] full [[/underline]] Colonel (& I being a Lieut Col.l only) can have the honor of dining with His Majesty After I had dined I immediately return'd to The Princess Augusta Yatcht - Not long after Her Boat was orderd
