May 1775 Tuesday 9
Moored in Falmouth Harbor Casco Bay
Fresh breezes and Clear Wr AM Capt Mowat and Doctor Baillie went ashore to walk and were intercepted and taken Prisoners by some Armed Men. at 2 P M hove taught the Spring, the Ships Broadside to the Town, fired 2 Guns as Signals at 9 came on board the Captain and Doctorー
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/4136.