St Martins So. 49:00 Wt. Dist. 100 leagues
at 1(AM) Brot. too a Brig too a Brig from Philadelphia bound to Antigua at 12 past 5 Saw a Sail Gave Chace as did the Beaver1 at ½ past 11 Fired 2 Four Pdrs. Shotted to bring too the Chace, She proved to be a Schooner from Virgina bound to Martinique with Tobacco flour & Lumber Sent an Officer & 4 Men to take Charge of her & Brot. the Prisoners on Board—2
St Martins So. 77:00 Wt. Dist. 80 leagues
Do. Wr. [Light Breases & Cloudy] at 1 PM Gave chace at ¼ past 1, the Beaver made our Signal to leave of[f] Chace Shortened sail & Brot. too, at 2 the Beaver came up with us & took charge of the Prize at ½ past 2 make sail in Company with the Beaver & prize at 6 PM Close Reeft the Topsails.