May 1777 Tuesday 13th
The West Caicos NE 4 or 5 Miles at 6 [P. M.] made Sail, 4 Sail in sight to the Eastward, at ½ past eight saw a Sloop, board two Brigs, and a Schooner Mode & clear several Sail in sight, gave chace to the Southward
Wednesday 14th
at 4 AM came up with the Chace, found her to be a French Brig taken by our Boats, hoisted out the Yawl and brought the Master on board, at 7 came up with an American Brig 2 taken by our Boats, loaded with Powder and Arms, Tkd: & Shortened sail at 2 PM Tkd, at six the west Caicos SWBS, stood on to meet the Boats, ½ past 6 the Boats came onboard with a French Schooner taken on Suspicion, Lay too and examined the Captain, at 10 hoisted in the Longboat, & discharged the two French Vessels; sent an Officer and six men onboard the American Brig, and sent her down to Jamaica, brought the Master; & people, onboard.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/1067.
2. Ann, Gayton's Prize List, February 26, 1778, PRO, Admiralty 1/240.