January 1776 Monday 1
Elizabeth River [Virginia] A M Received 3 Hhds of water by the long boat Mostly little Wind & fair. at 4 P M began a brisk fire from the Squadron on the Town and continued till 11 during which time the boats landed & set fire to the different wharfs, had two Men wounded by the Rebels Musquetry. The Rebels set fire to many parts of the back of the Town.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/663.