January 1777 Sunday 12th
Do [Cape Henlopen] N35W 51 Lgs AM, at 6 saw a sail to the SE and gave chace at 9 Spoke the chace which prove'd to be our Prize sloop from Georgia First & Latter Squally with some Rain P. M. at 1 Saw a Sail to the South Wd & gave chace. at 3 came up With the chace which was a French Brig said to be from Gaudolupe to Mequilon Sent a Midshipman on board with people to Work her.
Monday 13th
AM at 8 Saw a sail to Wt & gave chace at 12 Fire'd several Guns & Brat too the chace which was a Schooner from Cape Nichola Mole to Boston First Modt and fair Latter Fresh gales & fair, P. M. at 3 Sent People to Man the prize and took the prisoners out. 2
Tuesday 14th
AM. at 12 all the prizes in Compy First & Latter parts Modt & fair P M at 1 Parted Campy with the Schooner last taken which proceeded to Barmudas at 4 the Prizes in Compy
1. PRO, Admiralty 52/1965.
2. Brig Rose, Joseph Costin, master, with molasses and wine, Howe's Prize List, May 22, 1777, London Gazette, July 8 to July 12, 1777.
