The Raleigh1 and Alfred2 sailed from L'Orient the 29th of December, in Company, and proceeded to cruize off the Coast of Africa; from thence crossed [to] the Windward Island[s], and from that to Boston. Saw no English Vessel during the Cruize, except one Sloop, with Wines, which they took off Senegal Bar, from an Anchor,3 until they come to the Windward of Deseada,4 where they fell in with two British Ships of War. The Alfred bore away at a very unfavourable Time, to try to make her Escape, and was taken. They afterwards chaced the Raleigh 19 Hours, at about 6 Miles distance, who got off by out-sailing them.5 The Raleigh and Alfred has taken 6 Prizes since they left America;6 all which are safe arrived, except one Brig, with Salt.7
