[Preston, Boston] June 1 [1775]
The General was now in expectation of the Nancy transport with Cloathing and Ordnance Stores, and, as she did not appear, various reports were spread of the Rebels intending to seize her: and the Senegal, Capt. [William] Dudingstone arriving from England, the Admiral immediately ordered her to Sea again to cruize from Cape Ann to Cape Cod for this transport. And the Cerberus went into Nantasket Road in the Mercury's Room.
1. Graves's Conduct, I, 103, 104, MassHS Transcript.