July 1777 Thursday 31st
Cape Charles NWbW 26 Leagues at 6 AM Saw a Sail to the SE, and Gave chace, at noon arriving fast up with the Chace. First and middle parts light airs, latter fresh breezes and Clear. at 1 PM continuing after the chace; at 2 Hoisted out the Pinnace and Cutter and sent them manned and Armed after the chace, at half past 3 they boarded her, and proved the Liberty Armed Trading Schooner from Cape Nichola to Philadelphia, Wore, shifted her people and took charge.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/688.