June 1778
Fridy 5th.
Pt. Judith [R.I.] No. 3 or 4 Miles [Beaver's Tail] Lighthouse NNE½E
First part fresh Gales, Latter more Modt. & Cloudy Wr. AM up T. G. Mts. Weighd & came to Sail, and Chaced a Brig1 under Block Island, at 11 brt. her too, found her to be a Victualer, a Prize to an American Privateer, sent the Gunner & 3 Men on board her
Block Id. from WbN to NbW½W 5 or 6 Miles
Modt. & Cloudy some part foggy Wr. PM two Sail in sight near Rhoad Island,2
D, UkGrNMM, ADM L/M/27. Journal kept by Lt. George Countess, second lieutenant of H.M. frigate Maidstone.
1. This recaptured brig does not appear on Howe's 30 Oct. 1778 prize list. UkLPR, Adm. 1/488.
2. The Journal records on 6 June: "AM running in for the Harbour the Brig in Company."