June 1776 Saturday 22.
Opening of Potuxen River SWbW dist 4 or 5 Miles at ½ past 3 AM Anchored with the best bower in 9 fm water at ½ past 5 weighed and made sail, at ½ past 7 Anchored with the best Bower, at 8 Weighed & made sail and set the Driver and steering sails. Moderate & fair at ½ past 8 P M came to in Annapolis road with the best bower in 3½ fm & veered to 1/3 of a Cable.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/375.