Cape Negro NWbW Distce 10 Leagues
at 4 AM Seal Isds NNW 6 Leagues, at Noon Saw a Sail in the NW gave Chase.
Do Wr The Land just in sight The Chase Run into Barrington Bay, came to with the Br in 6 fathm water, sent the 1st Leauten and the Master with the Boats mann'd and Arm'd in Chase of Her, at 5 weighed & Run further in

at 1 AM. The Boat returned from pursumg the Chase which proved to be a Privateer without being able to Board her, as She was apprized of their Intentions & made her Escape through the SW passage of Barrington, at 7 Saw a Sloop in Diable Bay sent the Long Boat & Pinnace with the Master to Examine her Moderate & Clear Seal Isld NW½bW Dist 4 or 5 Leagues PM the Boat return'd from the Sloop having taken possession of her, ² gave chase to a Sail in the N.W.