January 1777 Monday 13th
Moor'd in Narhighganset Passage, Rhode Island Sail'd hence His Majs Ships Preston, Asia and Brune Longbt Empd as before PM Came on board from the Chatham Lieut Robert Deans, appoint'd by Commdre Sir Peter Parker to Command the Ship in my absence, having the Commodore's leave to Stay on shore for the recovery of my health.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/776.