September 1775 [Wednesday] 13
In Rebellion Road So Carolina
P M sent the Cutter Armed on Board the Swallow Packet2 and took the Mail out to presirve the Governors Letter[s] Do The Governor came on Board Saluted him with 15 Guns
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/968.
2. The Swallow, with the mail for Falmouth, sailed September 25, 1775. PRO, Admiralty 51/968.