[Boston] 1775 Decr 31.
However, for reasons aftermentioned 2 Mr Graves directed the Preston to get ready for Sea; and receiving at this time good Information that the Rebels intended to fortify that part of Cape Cod which is near the Watering Place, he ordered the Niger, that arrived Yesterday at Nantasket from England, to proceed to that Harbour and prevent their Erection of any Batteries; and also to assist and protect such Vessels as might put in there with contrary Winds or in Distress.
1. Graves's Conduct, II, 24, BM.
2. Graves could not return in any of the ships mentioned by his order of recall, as the Asia was off New York; the Somerset directed to leave Halifax for England, and the Boyne had sailed for home earlier in the month.
