April 1776 Moor'd off Brunswick in Cape Fear River No Carolina.
Friday 12 AM up Yards & T. Gt Masts fir'd 3 Six pounders at the Rebels Saturdy 13 Fresh Gales and Squally fir'd 1 Six Poundr with Round & 1 with Grape and Canister at the Rebels Empd Barrocading the Ship Sunday 14 light airs with Thunder Lightning & Rain Empd Barrocading Fir'd several Volleys of Small Arms at the Rebels. PM Fir'd a Six pounder a Swivel & several Musquets at the Rebels.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/872.