Janry 1766 Friday 26
Moor'd in Cape fear No. Carolina Watering Loos'd Sails to Dry. Mod Breezs Empd Watering
Saturdy 27
at 9 AM Alarm'd by the Waterers hailing the ship sent and brought them off at 11 Fir'd 15 Round & 11 Grape Shot at the Rebels in the Fort 2 Burnt or Taken by the Rebels 6 Hhds & 4 Barls Powder
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/872.
2. Fort Johnston.