Saturday 23. [September 1775]
Embarked the Men & sent them on to Fort Western, with their Batteaus laden with provisions ー All the Vessells weigh'd Anchor & stood up the River, and Anchored about 5 miles short of Fort Western, the Water not permitting them to go up higher ー At 6. P.M. Arrived at Howards at Fort Western.
1. John Hancock Papers, III, 311-312, LC.