May 1776 At Anchor off Point Plator [St. Lawrence River] Tuesday 7
at 7 AM: Sail'd up the River, sent the Schooner to Quebec: ー kept firing along the Shore at several detachments of the Rebel Army, that were retreating upwards: ー At Noon Anchd in 12 fm off Point Plator:
Fine weather: Fir'd occasionally at the Rebel party;
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/581.