Septr 1776 Saturdy 28th
In Petit De Grat Harbour Island of Madame. AM at 7 Sent the Marines ashore with the Hope's People in pursuit of the Men belonging to the Privateer, came on board a Pilot, at 10 weigh'd the Kedge & hove Short on the S1 Br it blowing Strong we could not get out, veer'd away again First part Squaly with hail & rain, Middle & latter light breezes & Cloudy P M at 2 got on Bd the End of the Bt Br Cable & weigh'd the S1 Br Anchor at 5 our Marines & the Hope's return'd, having taken 33 Men belonging to the Privateer; recd 16 of the Prisoners; at 8 weigh'd made Sail & turn'd out of the Harbour & Stood over for Canso.
1. PRO, Admiralty 52/1669.