October 1777 [sic 1776] Tuesday 22d
Bermuda No 49.10 W 36 Miles, at 6 AM Saw two Sail to the Wtward, do gave Chace at Noon brot too the Chace, being the William Schooner, Josha Bunker, Mastr from Bourdeaux to Rhode Island with Powder & Small arms out 6 weeks2 made Sail. Modt and Clear Wr Two prizes in sight
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/380.
2. The William had sailed from Rhode Island for Spain in April 1776. See Volumes 4 and 5.
