[Off the North Carolina Coast]
At 2 A M clewed up Topsails & up Courses, in 2 Reefs. At 6 A M out reefs. at 10 saw a Sail in the SW & gave chace. Light Breezes & cloudy.
At 2 P M fired several Shot at the Chace. At 1/2 past 3 P M sent the Pinnace manned & armed after her. Found her a Brig from Lisbon for Philadelphia, load with Salt. Took the Master & Men onboard & sent a Petty Officer & Men on board to navigate her.