May 1776 Thursdy 9
Do [Cape Ann] NWBN 4 Leagues at 4 Saw a Sail in the S W made Sail & gave Chace at 5 Fir'd 4 Guns at her she Shorten'd Sail Proved to be a Sloop from Belfast bound to Nantucket sent a Midshipman & 3 Men to take Charge of her Fresh Gales & Hazey Tak'd Occasionally ½ past 10 lost Sight of the Prize.2
1. PRO, Admiralty 52/1865.
2. There is no mention of this vessel in British prize lists.
