February 1777 Monday 3d
Charlestown N71.15 W 181 Leagues Fresh breezes & Cloudy Wear At 9 am Saw a Sail to the Noward do made sail and gave Chace At ½ past 11 AM Brot too the Schooner Susannah from Geo. Town So Carolina bound to Cape Francois Laden with Rice & 4 Small Kegs Indigo, in Company as before. Fresh Gales & Cloudy wear At 3 PM Saw a Sail to the Westd gave Chace At 8 PM fired a Shot and brot too the Schooner Baker from St Eustatius bound to Newberry, Laden with Canvas, Cordage & Melasses
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/380.