November 1775 Monday 6
Elizabeth River [Virginia] Moderate & fair. Employd making Plats & Nippers. Reced two [Pu]ncheons of water on board. Punishd Richd Young for [Dr]unkenness as the Articles of War direct. Sailed hence [the] Carolina Tender on a Cruize. Do Weather. [P.M.] Employ'd as above.
Tuesday 7
A M Received two Puncheons of Water. Aired our Sails. Received fresh Beef. First part moderate & fair. latter fresh Breezes & cloudy.
Wednesday 8
[A.]M. Received water on board. Employ'd on Plats & Nippers Anchor'd here a Brig & a Sloop sent in by the Kings Fisher Fresh Breezes & cloudy.
Thursday 9
A M Received Water & fresh Beef [on] board Do Weather P M anchord here a Schooner sent in by the Carolina Tender.
Friday 10
A M Received water on board and Aired our Sails Do Weather P M anchor'd here the Carolina Tender
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/663.
