1782 (Jul. 3) Westminster, England to New York, N.Y., folded letter addressed to Capt. Richard Callcott of his Majestys Sloop Albacore, London "3 / IJ" bishop mark with manuscript "1N" shilling due packet rating, Very Fine, ex-Barry Jay. Estimate  $2,000 - 3,000. Letter reads in part, "We have sent in your Commission to the Admty to be confirmed, and were in hopes to have forwarded it to you by this opportunity…" and "We shall be glad to hear some tiding s of your Jamaica Prize.", and interesting news about peace negotiations, "We know not whether our Offers to America through Sir Guy Carleton will produce any thing pacific. Our new Ministers seem much inclined to Peace, but we do not think they take the most likely steps to obtain it when they paint the Country in a state of Ruin. It is true we are in a bad way - but have stil resources, and we believe there will be no permanent Peace 'til you can reduce the French Navy by some decisive blow. Lord Howe is gone to Sea, with orders, it is said, to fight the combined fleets at all events; we fear he is inferior in numbers, but have every opinion of his abilities & bravery. The outward bound Newfoundland Fleet have many of them fallen into the Enemy's hands - but Adml. Campbell escaped. Lord Rockingham died a few days ago. Lord Shelburne is talked of to succeed him as Prime Minister."The American privateer ship 'Royal Louis' was operated by the Pennsylvania Navy and taken by HMS Sloop "Nymph". She was commissioned by the British Navy on Oct. 9th 1781 as HMS Sloop "Albacore" with Richard Callcott as commander Oct. 19th 1781 to Dec. 15th 1782, then promoted to Captain and commanding until April 9th 1783. $0 (Image)