January 1777 Saturday 11th
Do [Cape Henlopen] N 24 West 16 Lgs A M. at 7 Saw a sail to the SE & gave chace at 9 gotone of the 9 Poundrs on the Gangway & Fire'd several 6 & 9 Pds shot at the chase, at 11 Brot too the chace which was a Brig from Cape Nichola Mole to Virginia Sent hands on Board & took the prisoners out 2 First part dark Rainy Wr Latter Fresh gales & cloudy, P.M. at 3 Saw a Sail to the SE gave chace ½ pt 5 lost sight of the chace by night coming on.
1. PRO, Admiralty 52/1965.
2. Brig Adventure, Lawrence Sandford, master, with powder and sail cloth, Howe's Prize List, May 22, 1777, London Gazette, July 8 to July 12, 1777.