took the Briggn Active Commanded by Isaac Fox from Liverpool —

we took the Melish from London Comanded by Stevenson Bound to Quebeck

took the Snow Hettey from Gaspey Bound to Barbadose Commanded by Charles Ross

we had a Strong Gail from N N E with Rain and Snow and Dark Weathe Lost Sight of the Sloop Providence

our Boats was On s[h]ore at Canso 2 men Deserted

took the Bettey Polly [Molly] and the Surprise all from Spanish River with Coals for New York — lost Isaac Hart

Sent our yaul After 2 Ships in Sight but they Made Sail from the yaul and Being Foggey the Boat Retumd

We took the John from Liverpool Bound to Halifax Edwd Watkins [master]

Lost Sight of the Prize Polly [Molly] Jas Bechup Strong Gail from the Westd

Lost Sight of the Mellash & Betsey

was Chaced by a Large Ship which we Supposed to be and English Frigate ² Parted with the John and Surprize