Septr 1776 Friday 6
Moor'd off Whiteston[e] At 8 AM Fir'd 3 Twelve Pounders & 2 six Do wth shot at some Rebels Passing in a Boat sent the Boat, Man'd & arm'd & brought of[f] the Boat the Rebels making their Escape onshore
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/637.