Monti Christie¹ E^t. C. Francois SWBW dist. 3 or 4 Leag^s. AM D^o. W^r. [Fresh Breezes & Squally]. at 8 Monti Christie S.E. 3 or 4 Leag^s.
The E^t.ermost Key of the seven Brothers SBE 2 or 3 Leag^s. Monti Christie ENE dist 2 or 3 Leag^s.
Fresh Breezes & Cloudy at ½ past 12 [PM] Saw a Sail to the E^t.ward d^o. Gave Chace at ½ past TK^d. & fired a Gun at & bro^t. too the Chace a French Brig from Nantz bound to Cape Francois at 2 Saw a Sail to the W^t.ward Bore away to the W^t.ward & Gave Chace out Reefs & Got Top Gall^t.Yards across At 3 fired 3. 6^Ib. Shot at the Chace At ½ past She Bro^t. too d^o. a Schooner from Boston bound to C. Francois Shortened Sail Hoisted out the Cutter & Sent her on board—Took out the Mate 2 Passengers & 5 Men Sent 4 Men to take Charge of her & carry her to Jamaica at 4 hoisted the Cutter in. C. Francois SWbW 5 Leag^s. Monti Christie EbS 6 or 7 Leag^s. the Prize Bore away for Jamaica²