Septemr [1776] Saturday 14
Turks Isld S23E ー 151 Leags AM 5 Out reefs. ー Saw a Sail in the SW. Set Studg Sails. Sent the Barge and Cutter Mann'd and Armed after the Chace. 8 Observed the Chace to Fire at the Boats, Saw the Boats board. her: 9 the Boats returnd with a Schooner from C Nicola to Boston,2 Seized her. ー Took out the Master and People. ー Sent a Mate and 6 Men to take Charge of her.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/572.
2. Schooner William, master's name not given, see Gayton's Prize List, under October 8.
