November 1776 Wednesday 6
At single Anchor in the No River [New York] AM at 5 weighed & came to Sail. the Transports in company. the Boats ahead towing at 9 the Flood being done Anchd about 5 miles below Dobbs's ferry wth the Bt Bower in [illegible] fm water muddy bottom. Heel'd Ship the Carpenters employ'd stopping the shot holes. the people about the Rigging & sailmakers repairing the Sails Light Airs & Varble with Hazey Wr at 4 PM Weigh'd the Ships in Company at 8 Anchor'd off Dobbs's ferry with the Bt Br in 7 fm water, as did the Ships
Thursday 7
AM Heel'd Ship the People empd as before. the Long boat Empd assisting the British Queen in Landing Provisions. Varble Wear PM The Long boat empd as before.
Friday 8
AM The Rebels fir'd at us and carried away part of our Mizen Top. Some spars and a spare Topmast [and] our Booms. The Carpenters empd Caulking the Quarter Deck, repairing our Boats &c. The People as before.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/674.