January 1777 Sunday 12
[Moored off Newport] 7 AM saw a Sail in the Offing — ordered the Kingsfisher Sloop to slip & make Sail after her at 11 came in a flag of Truce from Providence & anchord under our Stern 2
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/192.
2. Flag carrying British prisoners from Massachusetts; see Journal of Lieutenant John Trevett, January 5-15.