June 1776 Saturday 8
Cape May W ½ N 5 a 6 Leagues Little winds & fair 3 P M Cast off the [French] Sloop and gave Chase to a Brig to WdWd TKd 10 saw the Chase ½ past 11 spoke the Chase hoisted the Boat out Boarded her from Cape Nichola bound to Philadelphia sent a Midshn and Six hands on Board her To Proceed after the Ship
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/506.