To-morrow (wind and weather permitting) we sail towards St. John's, where we must soon expect to come to action. Our fleet consists of 1 sloop, 3 schooners, 4 galleys, and 7 gondaloes, the whole well officered and manned, and under command of General Arnold. If we meet the enemy, doubt not but we shall support our charge.
1. Pennsylvania Gazette, September 4, 1776.