August 1776 Saturday 31st
At Sea Latite in 26:02 North At 5 AM 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
September Sunday 1st
at 6 P M Saw a Sail to the NE At 5 AM Saw a Sail to the No wd gave chace, at 12 AM hoisted a boat out & sent on board the chace, proved to be a Sloop from Newburry to St Cruiz [pu]t an Officer and 5 Men on board & took her hands out.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/880, 388-825 0. 73 43