Novr 1776 Monday 18th
Cape Cod S87 W Dist 31 Lgs At 8 am set the fore & mizen topsails Do tacked At 9 saw a Sail in the SE Qr made Sail & gave chace: At ½ past 11 fir'd 5 Shot & brot too the Chace shortned Sail & Close reef d the topsls hoisted the Cutter out & took possessn of the prize. She proved to be the Wm Sloop Rogers Ma[ste]r loaded wth Lumber & fish for the Wt Indies — Fresh Breezes & Clear Middle little Wind & Cloudy. Latter Calm & Clear. Sent a petty Officer & 4 Men to take charge of the prize At ½ past 3 pm parted Campy & sent the prize to Halifax At ½ past 8 out 3d & 2d reef Tp Sails.
1. PRO, Admiralty 52/1865.
