May 1775 Sunday 7
In Boston Harbour.
Appointed to Command His Majs Schooner St Lawrence by order from Vice Admiral [Samuel] Graves. went on board and took the Command of the Said Schooner accordingly alongside Hancock's Wharf in Boston Harbour, being a New Vessel just purchased.2
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/4330.
2. The St. Lawrence was immediately ordered to Halifax for outfitting, and did not return to Boston until July 17, 1775.
