Smiths Island No. end NNE So. end W ½ N.
At midnight passed the Capes & saw a Vessell at Anchor, plyed for her & at 2 AM. fired six shott at her, the Richmond fired two, she then shewed french colours, & hauled them down immediately, sent our boat on board of her, & found her the L'Hector from St Maloes with Cordage, Salt, &c. for the Rebells1 Anchored close by her C Henry ESE. 4 M. At 7 AM weighed & stood for Lynnhaven bay the prize following. At 10 anchored by the Commodore2 in 6½ fm. water Old pt. Comfort WbS 4 or 5 Leas. Cape Henry ESE. 5 Leagues.
Old point Comfort WbS. 4 or 5 Leagues—
Fresh breezes & cloudy wear. [PM] sent some of the French prisoners on board the St. Albans, the prize being leaky, examined & found 3 holes bored through her Bows near the waters edge, with Cork in them. Empd. securing them & preparing the prize for sea.—