April 1777 Saturday 26th
Sandy Hook N9.52W 95 Miles Strong Gales & Dark Cloudy Wr Latter Part More Modte ½ past 3 Saw A Sail to the NWwd at 7 PM bt too the Brigg John from Nantucket bound to No Carolina, Laden with Sugar & Ballast Chris tr Worth Master
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/4197.