[Near Rose Island]

at 7AM two of y^e Enemys Ships turning between Connanicut & Rhode Isle at 9 d^o heard the report of Guns to the N^oward our advanced ships burnt, at 11 the Enemys Ships returned to the back of Connanicut at 12 d^o a num^r of sm^l [illeg.] sails about Prudence Hazy Wea^r. modt Winds Emp^d Land^g the rem^r of the Guns & Stores. rowd Guard the Enemys Ships as before—