May 1776 Block Island No 30. 28 W 16 2/3 Leagues
Wednesday 1 at 6 A M sett Fore Topsl at 7 saw a Sail to the So Wtrd gave Chace ½ past 9 brot to & spoke the Chace a Schooner from Cape Francois laden with Salt and Military Stores for Dartmouth 2 sent a Mid & 6 Men onbd. Diligent & Prize in Co
Modr & Clear at 5 P M brot too & sent the Long boat onbd the Diligent at 6 hoisted in the Boat & md Sail
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/181.
2. The schooner Lyon, Moses Barlow, master, sent to Halifax, Shuldham's Prize List, May 23, 1776, PRO, Admiralty 1/484.
