Do [Cape Henlopen] N63:45 Wt 11 2/3 Leagues
am saw the Daphne & Thames with each a Sloop in Tow, made the Signal for the Lieuts of those Ships, found the Sloops to be American Vessels from Martinico to Philadelphia with Rum, Molosses & Salt, hoisted out the Cutter which was employed in carrying the Commodores Baggage onboard the Daphne, in Company the Thames Daphne & two Prizes.
Squally weather
made the Signal for weekly Accounts, Struck Commodore Hothams broad Pendant which was hoisted on board the Daphne, made Sail & parted Company with the Thames and Daphne who had destroyed their Prizes at 3 saw a Schooner & gave her Chace at 7 she brat too boarded her, she came from Philadelphia bound to Hispanolia laden with Flour, being an old Vessel with very bad sails & had sprung a Leak got her alongside and dismantled her, got out some barrels of Flour, when she filled, let her go adrift.