I have the pleasure to assure you that this rebel town of Norfolk is in ashes. It is glorious to see the blaze of the town and shipping. I exult in the carnage of these rebels. The signal was given from the Liverpool and in an instant the place was in flames. We are now proceeding on this business, and will burn every port on the sea shore.
1. Morning Chronicle and London Advertiser, March 5, 1776.