Feby 1777. Wednesdy 12th
Cape Charles NE½N 2 or 3 Leagues at 7 AM weighed & came to Sail after a strange Sail at 10 came up with the Chace which proved to be a Ship the Two Friends 2 from Boston bound to Williamsburgh in Ballast, took the prisoners out & sent a petty officer & 10 Men on board Her. Light Winds & fine Wear ½ past 2 Anchd with the small Bower in 7 fathom Water, at 6 sent the Longboat onboard the prize for the Mens Bedding
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/311.
2. Thomas Cartwright, master, Howe's Prize List, May 22, 1777, London Gazette, July 8 to July 12, 1777.
