At Anchor in the Bason of Quebec

AM Struck lower Yards and Top Gall^t Masts. D^o Cleared hawse, I rec^d. an Order from Capt. Pearson to send two Petty Officers and 50 Men to the Lakes.

First and Middle part fresh Gales with Rain Latter part Do. Gales and Frost PM I set out from hence for S^t. Johns Also the two Petty Officers & 50 Seamen for the Lake Service¹