May 1775 Monday 15
Off Castle William [Island Boston Harbor]
at 7 A M sent the long Boat after 3 Rebels in a Canoe, but they landed before she came up & being joined by a great Number of their own body fired several shot at the Boat. made a signal for her to return. Rowd Guard as before.
[P M] at 9 saw a Number of armed Men on Dorchester Hill.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/663.