September 1777 Tuesday 30th
In Hampton Road. [AM] the Phoenix made the Signal for all Boats Manned & Armed, and sent them with the Senegal, to burn a Brig on Shore, in Elizabeth River, on their approach they went of[f] & Burnt her. Moderate & clear Wear [PM] the Perseus weigh'd & chaced two Reble Vessels to Hampton Creek; but too late to take them.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/311.