Last Thursday [January 25] Capt. Manly took two store ships loaded with provisions, potatoes, coal, &c. which he carried into Plymouth, notwithstanding he was attacked by a cutter, which he could have taken had he not been afraid of losing his prizes. It is said that Capt. [Daniel] Waters in the course of last week took a ship and brig, but the success of Waters wants confirmation. 2
1. Pennsylvania Packet, February 12, 1776.
2. Manley's prizes were the ships Happy Return and Norfolk; the report of Waters' success was untrue.
