Decemr 1775
Elizabeth River [abreast of Norfolk]
Wednesday 6
Carried the Troops & Volunteers with our Marines across the River Moderate Weather PM Exercised great Guns & small arms The Troops retd.
Thursday 7
Reced Water on board Employd occasionally
Friday 8
Fresh Gales & squally Weather at 6 PM employd carrying [the] Troops. Volunteers & Marines to Ferry Point.
Saturday 9
at 8 AM heard they had retreated & that several were killed & wounded ー received fresh Beef on Board ー. Fresh Breezes & cloudy. PM Employd taking our wounded Troops [&] Marines & Volunteers from Ferry Point.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/663.
