August 1776 Friday 30
At Sea First & Middle Pts Moder & fair, Latter Pt Squally with rain, At 5 A M hoisted a boat out & sent her on board a Schooner from Surinam bound to Newberry. Sent a Petty Officer & Six hands on board her took her hands Out, At 10 A M made Sail, parted Company with the Prize. Light breezs & fair Wr at 6 P M Saw a sail to the N E
Saturday 31st
At 5 AM Saw a Sail to the No Wd gave chace, at 12 AM hoisted a boat out & sent her on board the chace proved to be a Sloop from Newburry to St Cruiz Put an Officer and 5 Men on board & took her hands out.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/880.