January 1776 Wednesday 24
Remarks Boston Harbor Modt and fair Wr ½ past 3 AM 8 Men took the New Yawl from alongside and Deserted to the Rebels Compleated the Hold with wood and water at noon a Victualer Brig was Carried up the Harbour with the ice. Sent the Longboat with a Cable and Anchor to her assistance Do Wr Arrived his Majesty's Sloop Nautilus Employed in setting up the rigging at 1 PM sent the Gun Boat with 3 Petty officers and 27 Men in quest of the Boat which was cut away from the Ship this Morning
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/720.