d^o. [Billingsfort E ½ S ¾ of a Mile]

At 1 AM our Guard gave the alarm, the advanc'd Ship at the same fir'd several shot at a Rebel Boat. Weigh'd the Small B^r and let go the Best. Serv'd slops to the Ships company.

d^o.

Var^ble: Wea^r: At 2 PM Weigh'd  the  B^t B^r & let go the Small D^o. At 4 heard a Cannonading up the River.