April 1777 Wednesday 30
Moor'd in the No River Off New York at 10 AM anchord here a Brig prize to the Brune & a Ship prize to the Ernarald This Day I was appointed to Act as Adjutant to the Fleet and assistant to the Admiral; Captain Roger Curtis of the Senegal was appointed to Act as Captain of the Eagle Subordinate to me the Conduct & desipline of the Eagle to remain with him
Henry Duncan
1. NMM, Admiralty L/E/11.