[Rhode Island] 18th Decr
A Prize taken lately by a Rebel Privateer, came into the harbour yesterday, not knowing the Island was in our possession. She struck after a shot or two had been fired at her. 2
1. Mackenzie's Diary, I, 128.
2. Mackenzie noted in his diary, December 25, 1776: "The Prize that was taken on her entering the harbour a few days ago, is one of a Coal fleet from Louisbourg to New York. She was taken by the Alfred Privateer belonging to Providence, and was sent in here by her not knowing the place was taken. The Alfred took three other vessels out of the same fleet, and she and them are daily expected in."
