April 1777 Monday 28th
Sandy Hook North 36 Ls at 6 [A.M.] Tkd & Saw a Sail to the SE Gave Chace at Noon the Chase SSW 2 Miles Do [Modte & fair] Wr [P.M.] fired 4 Shot at the Chace & bt too the Schooner Phoenix from Nantucket bound to Virginia wt Sugar Oil & Ballast Elisha Coffin Master o[u]t 3 Days
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/4197.
