Remks on Tuesday 8th of April 1777 Moderate weather at 6 AM saw a sail to the NE. & one in the SE. we gave chaise to the sail in the NE. at 7 spake her a french snow from the Isle of ray for St Peters at 8 Capt Haridon came up with the sail in the SE. they fought 3 hours we being so far to Leward we could not assist Capt Haridon at 11 she struck to the American Arms with the loss of 3 men Killed & one wounded; Capt Haridon lost none she was the Bark Lonsdale from White haven for Quebeck James Grayson Master, 10 Days out, both the Vesels much damadge in there Riggin & sails the bark mounted 6 six pounders & 6 three pounders & 29 men ー
1. John Fisk Journal, AAS.