July 1776 Saturdy 13
Cape Ann WNW 14 Leags Fresh Breezs and Clear at 6 AM saw a Sail in the N E Qr made sail and gave Chace, at 10 Fired a Shot and brought too the Chace, sent an Officer onboard, proved to be an American Sloop loaded with Lumber 2 Recd the prisoners onboard, sent the Mate and four Men wth the prize to Hallifax, at Noon made Sail and wore Ship, parted Compy with the prize.
1. PRO, Admiralty 52/1865.
2. The sloop Britannia, bound for Boston, Vice Admiralty Register, vol. 5, 1769-1777, N. S. Arch.
