August 1776 Friday 23rd
Sandy Hook N 50° .38W 163 Leagues 7 AM Saw a Sail to the Eastwd brought her too, a Schooner from Barbadoes bound to Hallifax, out 22 Days Clear'd by the Governer. at 11 Saw a Sail to the westwd Gave Chace brought too a french Brigg from C. Francois Bound to Dunkirk. Fresh Breezes & fair Wr at 3 PM TKd to the No wd Saw a Sail, bore away Gave Chace, at 5 Fired a shot brought too a Schooner from Boston bound to Hispaniola, Laden with fish Oil Lumber &ca named the Three friends, Benj Eldridge mas[te]r, belongg [to] Cape Cod
1. PRO. Admiralty 51/380.