By a Letter from on Board the Portsmouth Privateer commanded by Capt. John Hart, of this Town, dated Bilboa, Nov. 25, 1777, we learn, that he was out on a Cruize, and fell in with the Squirrell Man of War, of 20 Guns,1 convoying a Fleet of Merchantmen from Newfoundland. The Portsmouth engaged the Squirrell three Hours and got off with the Loss of seven of her Men, whose Names are not yet known, excepting —— French of this Town.
The Freeman's Journal, or, New-Hampshire Gazette (Portsmouth), 13 Jan. 1778
1. H.M.S. Squirrel, Capt. Henry Harvey, commander.
