August 1775 Tuesdy 1
The Land off Cape Ann N N W 4 or 5 Leag.
at 10 A M Spoke a Brigg from Boston for Nova Scotia. at 5 P M Saw a Sail in the S E gave Chace Spoke a Schooner from St Eustatia took her in Tow2
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/336.
2. The Byfield schooner, John Fletcher, master, from Dominica and St. Eustatia for Gloucester with rum and sugar. The vessel was taken up as an armed schooner and the cargo sold in Boston. Graves's Conduct, Prize List, MassHS Transcript.