December 1775 Saturday 30th
Cape Codd SEbE½E 5 Leagues at 7 AM hoisted in the Longboat, Weigh'd and came to Sail, as did the Cancaux Lord Hyde [Packet], and William Brig, at 10 took the William in Tow; at Noon in Company as before Cancaux in chase of a Sail to the Noward. First and middle part fresh Breezes & Cloudy Wr latter Modt with Rain ½ past 4 PM Anchor'd with the best Bower in Nantasket Road in 6 fathoms veerd and Moord a Cable each way ー saluted Admiral Shuldham with 13 Guns Do Retd 11 found riding here His Majesty's Ships Chatham, Renown, Scarborough, Nautilus & two Armd Schooners. ー
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/637.