November 1776 Saturday 2
[Off South Coast of Nova Scotia] Saw a Sail in the NW Quarter. Got up Top Gallt Yards & gave Chace. Fird 4, 3 prs & 1, 9 pr at the Chace, but she still kept her Course
Sunday 3
Fired 2 three & 1 nine Pr at the C~ace wh made her bring to. Sent the 1st Lieut in the Cutter to board her. found her a Privateer of 5 guns & 23 rebels Brought the Rebels aboard & sent an officer & nine Men onbd the Prize
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/550.
