August 1777
Moor'd off Cape Henry
Tuesday 12
10 am came too in ¼ Less 5 fs Moor'd & arm'd the Boats to bum a Brig ashore & a sloop laden with Beef & flour which was perform'd — Mod: & fr 1 pm Weigh'd & made sl 4 Table Pines WbSo 3 Miles 11 Anch'd Wth Bt Br Cape Henry SSW 2 Miles —
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/909.