May 1776 Saturday 11
Block Island N 15. 19W 12 Leagues at 5 A M saw a Sail, out all reefs & sett Top Gallt sl at 7 Brot too & spoke the Schooner Fleuril Le Mer from Cape Francois bound to St peter wt Molasses & Sugar sent a Mid & 4 Men on bd her to Carry her to Halifax.2
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/181.
2. This vessel is not found in any British prize list.
