July 1776 Tuesday 2d
Moor'd off Cockspur in Savannah River. (A M) the people [employed] Occasionally. First part fresh gales and Squally Wr with Rain Thunder and Lightning, middle modt breezs latter Calm. Mannd & armd the Longboat and sent an Officer in her to the Carolina Shore, together with the Cherokees boat & a Canoe with Negroes to get Stock
Wednesdy 3d
(A M) at 3 departed this Life John Jose, Sailmaker. The Boats returnd with a variety of Stock. Modt Wear The Longboat watering.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/771.