August 1777 Monday 25th
Turkey point NNW I½ Mile at 3 AM made the Signll for the Troops to Embark in the Flat Boats, at 5 the Flatt Boats with Troops assembl'd near us, at 6 Hoisted Ld Howes Flag, at 7 Weigh'd & made the Signll for the Transports to Weigh, at 12 Anchor'd in the Elk Ferry point NE ½ a Mile and part of the Troops landed
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/4311.