[1777. August] 16 Saturday. Fair good Weather At 1 AM came up with the Chace & took her. She was a Brig in Ballast from London bound to Mallaga, called Comr At 5 Do Saw another & gave Chace — at 11 took her — She a Brig from London called Little Betsey bound to Venice Trueman Comr — Loaden with Fish Several Bales of Goods Some China Ware, & other Valuables; Some of which we took on Board.² — & at 2 PM Saw another Sail and gave Chace — came up & took her, a fine Brig from bound to A fine Prize 103 Bales of Goods. She Saild under French Colours & had a French Capt & Crew. — Sent her Home by our 2d Mate Mr Brimblecum — God Send her a Safe Passage & arival.³