1776 Novemr Tuesday 26
Do [Block Island] N42d. — 25'E — 20 Leagues at 2 AM Veer'd at 7 saw a Sail gave chase at 10 brot too an American Brigt loaded with Salt & Wine 2
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/604.
2. Joseph, B. Hewes, master, from Cadiz for North Carolina with wine, salt and Jesuits bark, Howe's Prize List, March 31, 1777, PRO, Admiralty 1/487.