Journal of H.M.S. Nonsuch, Captain Walter Griffith, July 16, 1778

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July 1778

Sandy Hook [N.J.]

Thursday 16^th: Little wind & fair PM Moord head & Stern in a line, Sandy Hook light House ESE ¾ of a Mile, Bent the Second Cable of the Best B^r: to the Spare Anchor.¹ AM at 10 hove up the Best B^r: and placed it nearer to the Preston² & Moored as before—

D, UkLPR, Adm. 52/1880, fol. 26.

1. On the significance of this maneuver, see note at Master's Journal of H.M.S. Roebuck, 13 July, above.

2. H.M.S. Preston, Captain Samuel Uppleby, commanding.

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1778 July 16

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American Theater, June 1 to August 15, 1778

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