June 1776 Tuesday 25
Cape Sambro No 20°E. 12 Leagues. at 3 AM saw a Sail to the Et ward made Sail and gave Chace fir'd 2 Shot and Brought her too, sent an Officer onboard she proved to be an American Sloop from Newberry loaden with Pitch Tar and Flour, Recd the Prisoners onboard at 6 took the Prize in Tow.
1. PRO, Admiralty 52/1865.