Lieutenant’s Journal of H.M. frigate Maidstone, Captain Alan Gardner, July 7, 1778

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July 1778
Tuesday 7^th.

C, Henlopen N24W Dist 23 Lg^s.

AM at ½ p^t. 5 saw the French Fleet bearing NWbN, at Noon they Tackd & stood to the N^o.ward, bearing SWbS, 18 Sail in sight¹

C, Henlopen lighthouse WBN 5 or 6 Leagues C, May NW½N

D, UkGrNMM, ADM L/M/27. Journal kept by Lt. George Countess, 2nd lieutenant of H.M. frigate Maidstone.

1. Lt. James Vashon's journal adds: “D^o. W^r. [Mod & fair] kept Square with the French Fleet." D, UkGrNMM, ADM L/M/27.

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1778 July 7

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American Theater, June 1 to August 15, 1778

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