Montock Point NNW. 16 Leagues
at 4. AM. sounded from 70, to, 50, Fathoms. Do Ground. out 3d and 2d Reefs Topsails. at 6 saw a ship & Brigg to the NW who bore down to us, both fitted for War. we hauled to the Northwd and fired several shot at the Brigg, who attempted to cut off a Brigg in our Company. Gave chase out all Reefs Topsails.
Light Airs and Cloudy Weather. at 1/2 past 7 PM, finding the Chase gained on us considerably, bore up sounded in 35 faths black Ouze like the former, in 1st & 2d Reefs Topsls