Moord abreast Burwels Ferry in James River

at 3 A M landed 20 Men Armed to take some Gunpowder out of the Magazine at Williamsbg at 6 the people returnd with 15 half Barrs lost one Scabbard for Bayonet by handing the Arms into the Boat at 1 PM had Intelligence that the Inhabitants at Williamsburgh were under Arms and threatned to Attack. the Schooner got in readiness loaded with Round & Grape and put the Vessel in a State of Defence