April 1776. Cape look out Shoal [North Carolina] N E. 2 Leagues.
Wednesy 17. at 11 am Saw a Sail in the W S Wt gave Chace at Noon Brot her too the Schooner Martha from Bermudas Masters Name Joseph Brownlow Salt loaded Sent Lieutt and 3 Men on Board.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/336.