January 1776 Monday 1st
Moored at Plymo Road. Nevis. A M ½ past 6. Saw His Majesty's Sloop Lynx in Chace of a Brigg, and Brought Her too. She Soon after took Her in tow for Bassetarre. 2
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/19.
2. The brig America, Jonathan Lambert, master, from Surinam, with a cargo of molasses. Pennsylvania Gazette, July 24, 1776.