July [1777] Wednsy 30th
Cape Henlopen NW by W 6 lgs at 6 AM Merlin made the Signll for Seeing a fleet weigh'd & Stood after the Fleet at 10 Join'd Vice Admiral Lord Howe in the Eagle and 250 Sail of Men of Warr and Transports. do Wr at 5 PM parted Company with the fleet and stood in for Old Kiln Road where we Anchor'd &ca.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/4311.