September 1777 Saturday 6th
Anagada S33Wt 549 Leagues at 5 AM 80 Sail of our Convoy in sight, & The Rebel Ships Bearg S½E 6 or 7 Miles, at Noon the Rebels bore SE, 8 or 9 Miles, 61 Sail of the Convoy in sight, as likewise His Majestys Sloops Druid & Weazle — Fresh Breezes & Squally Wr lost sight of the Rebel Ships, at 7 PM 56 Sail of the Convoy in sight
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/156.