Friday, July 17th.—This day was brought in here the prize Cutter Alert of 12 guns the same which took the Lexington Brig of 14 guns Johnson Commr. She was taken by a Frigate.
Sunday, 28 June last were brought in here Two Cutters from Guernsey taken by Frigate Snow.
Wednesday, 22 July.—Rec'd the news of C. De Astangs arrival in Boston.
Monday, July 27th.—This day Thomas Simpson Esqr. [ [19] ] came on board with orders to take command of the Ranger; to the joy and Satisfaction of the whole Ships company.
Tuesday, July 28th.—This Day arrived from the Lamp [illegible] of 60 guns, with news of an Engagement between the Fleets.
Wednesday, July 29th.—Last night arrived a 74 This Day arrived the Fleet, excepting 1 of 80 1 of 60 and 1 Frigate, which they say parted from them in the Fog—they appear to have sustained no very considerable Damage in the late Fight.
Saturday, Augt. 8th.—Sent to the Hospital three of the Drake's People viz: Jno. Wilkinson Pilot John Colbert & John Rickets Seamen.
Sunday, Augt. 9th.—Sent to the Hospital Joseph Larcher a Prisoner from ye Drake.
Saturday 15.—Last night arrived Here the Barton & Providence, Whipple & Tucker from Nantes.
Thursday, 20th Augt.—Moved down in Company with the Providence & Boston Frigates, about four Leagues & came too, to give the People an Opportunity of expending their Prize Money. I had a very Fatiguing Time up to Brest on Business for Capt. Simpson and the widow of my deceas'd Friend Lt. Wallingford for whom I bought 32 Crowns worth.