July 1775 Saturday 22
Moored in Nantasket Road
at 11 A M a Transport made the Signal of Distress being on Shore going out Sent the Boats to her Assistance [P M] Came onboard the Admirals & Boynes Longboats with Marines to Guard the Light House with Lieut Coalthurstー
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/546.