Moor'd at Port Neuf
A M, recd a Lettr from Col. Fraser by Lt Vallancy dated 4th, at Trois Rivieres "that the Rebels had 18 Batteaux in the Recolet River on the So Shore from which they landed Yesterday 7 or 800 Men ー Captn Henry was anchor'd 5 Miles above that place ー his want of Arm'd Vessels prevents his annoying them and he imagines it possible they may attempt some of the Sternmost Transports between this and your Station ー he had sent an Order to the Officers & Masters in the Transpts to keep a regular Watch &c" ー I sent a Copy of this Order to all the Ships here ー The Commodore's long Boat brought on board 2 Marines from the Hospital at Quebec ー
Light Breezes ー latter pt rain ー the Boats empd as before