And, accordingly, in case the settlement of the chief point is not probable, then that order at least be taken, whilst waiting for more favorable opportunity, provisionally to preserve and secure the coast, so that the stores which must be sent successively hence, may arrive in safety there. The Portuguese ships which come from Cape St. Augustine or other adjacent places to the Ileciffe and, whilst it is unprotected by any of our marine, capture the aforesaid vessels arriving with provisions and other supplies, efl'ectually blockade, both by Water and by land, that port, which necessarily must fall into the hands of the enemy, to his exceeding great joy and to the irreparable damage and dishonor of this country. To prevent this, a trifling aid of eight or ten ships of war, with some small craft, is required. Otherwise, the coast, which is at present destitute of all naval force, is wholly and utterly abandoned to themercy and pleasure of the Portuguese. In manner, that their High Mightinesses would please to provide money for the like payment of the 2S00 soldiers in service there, so that they may not become dissatisfied on account of the want of their pay, and desert as many have already done, and the Reciff and other places belonging to the country experience great annoyance, damage and ruin by means of the deserters. In regard to the Coast of Africa, wherein Guinea comes specially under consideration; the Castle of Elmina and the other fortresses of the Company are thought to be sufficient for their own defence ; and the English thereabout can be somewhat annoyed by the privateers of this country, to whom commissions will be granted for that purpose, pursuant to their High Mightinesses' resolution of the IS"" instant, according to a regulation prepared by the respective Chambers.