Septr 1776 Saturday 7th
Governors Isld ENE ¾ of a mile Receiv'd our 6 Prs from Red Hook Fresh gales & Rain P M at 10 Receiv'd 2 Deserters from the Rebels, at 11 an alarm was made by the gaurd boats, Do the Admiral made a Signl to Reinforce them, which was comply'd with
1. PRO, Admiralty 52/ 1965.