October 5. Went up to our corps at Riviere-la-Cole,² after remaining with my friends of the 31 regiment till I recovered sufficient strength. I sailed up in a raddoux vessel carrying six 9 pounders, commanded by captain [Edward] Longcraft, who shewed me every civility in his power. The floating Battery, Maria, and Carlton sailed with us, & our little voyage was pleasant, the day being fine, & the Lake now turning very broad. General Burgoyne was on board the Maria, who ran aground on a bank, but was towed off without any damage. The vessels were all cleared & ready for action, waiting only for the Inflexible, our largest vessel which was shortly expected up.