June 1776 Tuesday 25.
at Anchor in Annapolis road A M loosed sails to Dry And su[r]veyed 3 firkins of Butter Contents 179 lb at Noon furled sails and sent 10 Hogsheads on shore for Water which the Rebels detained. [Moderate and fair] Weather P M variously employed.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/375.