[Long Island] 2nd Novr The Fowey, came down yesterday from her Station at the mouth of Haerlem Creek, and anchored in the harbour. She is appointed to Convoy a large fleet of transports, victuallers, and other vessels which are to sail for England in a short time. The Mercury replaced her in Haerlem Creek.
A Frigate went up the N. River this morning.
1. Diary of Frederick Mackenzie (Cambridge, 1930), I, 94. Hereafter cited as Mackenzie's Diary.