George's Shoal No: 17 Leagues.
at 2 AM saw 2 Sail to the Northward, Do: gave Chace, at 3 they seperated, made Sail after the Ship, at 4 lost Sight of the Brigg, at 5 discover'd the Chace to be an Arm'd Ship, made all clear for Action, at 7 fir'd a Gun at the Chace, she hoisted American Colours & struck them immediately, spoke her & prov'd to be the Blaze-Castle Privateer from Providence of 18 Guns,1 returning from a Cruise, Do: hoisted out the Boats & took the Prisoners on board; made Sail, 2 Prizes in Company.2 Sent 2 petty Officers & 20 Men on board to take Charge.
Cape Sable N70°E dist: 65 Leagues—
Do. Wr.[ fresh Breezes and hazey, latter part light Airs and foggy] at ½ past 1 PM saw a Sail in the SE Qr. gave Chace to Do. at 6 fir'd 3 Shot at the Chace and brought her too, found her to be a Sloop from Corke bound to Philadelphia,3 was taken by a Rebel Privateer (the Terrible)4 took the Prisoners on board, and put a petty Officer and 6 Men onboard her to take Charge, lost Sight of the Blaze Castle, the Schooner and Sloop in Company.