Septemr 1776 Friday 27
Monte Christa SWBS abt 3 Lea[gue]s Light Breezes & Cloudy at 5 P M Saw a Sail made Sail spoke a french Ship from Nantz bound to Portau prince at 7 fird a Shott Brought too & [examined] a Sloop Erom Nantucket for Hispaniola Loaden with provisions & Lumber2 took possession of her Brot her men onboard & sent a Petty Officer with 4 Men to take charge of her.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/125.
2. Schooner Adventure, see Gayton's Prize List under October 8.