March 1777 Thursy 20.
Cape Franscio SbE½E 6 Leagues. At 6 AM . . . Saw a sail to the N. W. Tackt Ship and gave her chase, out all reefs and set Steering Sails, fired Seven Nine Pounders Shotted to bring her too, Hoisted out the Cutter and sent a Lieutenant on board to examine her. Proved to be a Schooner from New London Laden with Lumber and Horses, took possession of the Prize brought the Master and People on board, sent an Officer and four Men to carry her to Jamaica.2
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/399.
2. Schooner William, Gayton's Prize List, February 26, 1778, PRO, Admiralty 1/240.
