January 1776 Tuesdy 23 Wednesy 24
Cape Hatteras S81°W 181 Leagues at 1 P M Spoke a Brigg from Hispaniola to Halifax at ½ past 11 am hove too Mn T Sail to the mast Hoisted the long Boat out Sent the master 4 men & 2 Midshipmen on Board her. First part modt and Cloudy Middle Squally latter fresh Breezes & Hazey at 1 P M the Master Returnd with the Longboat Hoisted her in & made Sail. 2
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/336.
2. The brig Hibernia, Samuel Avery, master, Thomas & James Cochran, owners, carried into Cape Fear by the Falcon with a cargo of molasses, sugar and coffee. Although her clearance from Hispaniola had been for Halifax, Linzee apparently surmised a different destination was intended. Shuldham's Prize List, May 23, 1776, PRO, Admiralty 1/484.