September 1776 Saturday 21
Remarks [off Red Hook] 2 AM ー perceived a house on Fire at New York which instantly spread to many others, hoisted out our boats & sent an Officer to assist in getting the Merchant Ships from the Wharfs Adml made the Signal for all Lieuts, sent our Carpenters onshore to repair flat boats. served Onions to the Ships Company,
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/720.