April 1777 Monday 21st
Charles Town S22.7W 48 Ls ½ past Merdn Saw 2 Sail to the Wtwd Gave Chace 1 Sail Stood to the Sowd Fired 3 Shot & brought too the Sloop Francis from St Eustatius bound to No Carolina Thos Baker Master 2
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/4197.
2. Francis, letter of marque, Thomas Baker, master, with salt, Howe's Prize List, May 22, 1777, London Gazette, July 8 to July 12, 1777.