May 1775 Saturday 27
Moored in Boston Harbour
P M the Admiral made the Signal for landing the Marines. landed our Marines on Noddle Island; at 7, two of our marines were brought onboard, being wounded by the Rebels & the Diana Schooner & Britannia, Tender, were attacked with Great Guns & small Arms by the Rebels
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/906.