April 1777 Fridy 18th
Do [Cape Ann] W2°S 53 Leags 2 AM Wore Diamond in Company ー First part Fresh Breezes & foggy Weathr Middle & Latter Calm & Foggy at ½ past 3 P M Saw a Schooner to the Northwd fir'd 4 nine Pounders & one 3 Pounder to bring her too, a Schooner from St Lucea for Ipswich 2 sent a mate & 4 Men on Board her. Came on board 4 Prisoners, at 11 P M Sound'd 120 fathm Brown sand, Diamond in Company ー
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/420.
2. Schooner Polly, with molasses and coffee, Howe's Prize List, May 22, 1777, London Gazette, July 8 to July 12, 1777.