May 1776 Saturday 11th
Running up the River above Quebec at 11 AM Sent away the Barge mann'd and Arm'd with the Generals Aide de Camp to observe the Motions of the Enemy. Dry'd Sails. ー First and latter parts fresh Breezes and Cloudy. Middle Mode & Clear. At 2 PM the Barge Return'd with an Account of their having rowed close in with Port Neuf, where about 200 of the Rebels came down to the Waterside and fir'd at them, they likewise Observ'd that the Enemy was Intrenching themselves on Point de Shambeau.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/336.