Cape Sambro N21°E 57 Lgues
AM at 4 began to fire on the Rebel Ship we Chas'd — at 8 brot too the Chase after firing a Number of 18 — 9 & 6 Pounders — at ½ past 8 the Chase struck- Shorten'd Sail — hoisted out the Cutter & brought the Prisoners on bd — the Chase prov'd to be the Hancock Rebel Ship — Sent a Lieut & a Party of Men on board the Prize.
First & middle pts moderate & fair Wr, latter pt fresh Breezes & cloudy.
PM at 3 the Prize & Victor in Compy — at 5 made Sail.