December 1776 Sunday 15th
At Sea [off St. Eustatius] At 6 A M Saw a Sail, Gave Chace Carried away the Larbd Main Studding Sail, At 10 Fired Shott She bro't too Sent the boat on board proved a Schooner from Philadelphia to St Eustatia. Exchanged the Prisoners At 12 AM St Eustatia NW 2 Miles —
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/880.