February 1775 Thursdy 23d
At Single Anchor in Nantasket Road
P M Came down a Boat from His Majesty's Ship Preston with the Provost Martial and an Officer who had Orders from the Admiral to lay Mr Ryall and myself under an Arrest and take the Command of the Gaspee which was done; and Orders to attend a Court Martial on board His Majesty's Ship Somerset on Monday the 28th Inst at 9 OClock in the Forenoon it being put off till that time on account of the President's Indisposition
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/381.