May 1776 Friday 24
Cape Fear So 35.16 W Distance 82 Leags at 6 A M saw a Schooner to Windward, gave Chace, at 8 boarded her, from Virginia bound to Santa Cruize, Laden with Corn, sent an Officer and 4 Men on board her, at Noon Squally Close Reeft the Topsails. Little Wind and Cloudy at 11 lost sight of the Prize
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/600.