Feby 1777. Thursday 13th
Cape Henry SEBS Cape Charles NE½E from Shore 1 League Mode & fine Wear at 2 [P. M.] Weighed & came to Sail after a Vessel in Lynn Haven Bay, at 3 came up with her, which proved to be the Phoenix Schooner from St Thomas's loaded with Salt & Guns, sent a Mate & 5 Men to take charge of Her, fired to bring her too 3 twelve pounders, at 8 Wore Ship
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/311.