May 1775 Thursday 18
Cape Codd S E B E, 4 or 5 Leagues
at ½ past 10 [A M] fired 2 shot to bring too a Schooner; at ½ past 11 spoke her, from Martinie to Beverly with Molasses, Sugar, Coffee, Cotton and Cocoa . . . P M sent the Lieutenant and 5 Men to carry the Schooner to Boston.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/629.