Jan. 13
[Extract]
... The Islands begin greatly to feel the Effects of the unhappy Disturbances between England and America, and the King's Ships keep a good Lookout after the American Vessels; several of which have been taken and condemned. Captain Garneir [William Garnier] of the Argo, sailed for hence this Morning. He has taken five or six Sail. One of his Prizes, a Sloop, was condemned, and sold here Yesterday.
1. Public Advertiser, London, March 1, 1776.