July 1776. Sunday 28th
Moor'd Off Singsing. Fresh Breezes & Cloudy Wr at P M 10 sent a Boat up the River to take off some Cattle in Company with the Tryal Schooner.
Monday 29th
At 4 A M made the Signal for the Tryal to quit her Station and Join. At 7 Receiv'd onbd 5 Head of Cattle
Tuesday 30th
First and latter parts Fresh Breezes & Cloudy Wear Midl Squally with Thunder Lightning and Rain. A M Clear'd Hawse. Modt and fair Wr P M Loos'd Sails to Dry. Fir'd several shot at some Rebels on the Shore.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/693.