August 1775 Tuesday 22
in Secunnit Passage
A M saw 2 Rebel Privateers in the N W at 8 fir'd 2 Guns and made the Sigl to prepare for Action, 10 chas'd a Brigg and run her on Shore at Warwick Neck at 11 we run on Shore about 2 Miles to the Eastwd of Connanicot point, Carried out the Kedge Anchor
P M Weigh'd the Kedge Anchor and let go the small Bower 3 fm sent our Tender in Shore to assist to get the Brigg off
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/804.
