20th May 1776 Libel filed and entred Order made on file Court 23d May for examination of Witnesses 8th June

20 May 1776 Charles Richard Bowen Midshipman on board the Phenix being Duly sworne deposeth that on or about the 17th March last they took the Brig Diligence off Sandy Hook near New York loaded with Cyder Cotton Melasses and Salt bound to Elizabeth Town New Jersey ー

Wm White being duly sworne Confirms the above

Sworn before me 20th May 1776
Chas Morris Junr Regr

[Endorsed]

8th June 1776		Papers filed by the Captors No 1. to 6 inclusive as on file Court open'd by makeing Proclamation as usual
		Decree Pronounc'd as on file whereby the Brigantine Diligence and Cargo was Condemn'd as lawfull Prize to the Capters thereof no Claimers appearing ー Court adjourn'd without Day in this Cause ー2