September 1775 [Tuesday] 5 In Rebellion Road, So Carolina
A M People Variously Employed First pt Modt. & Cloudy Middle & latter Squally with rain at 7 PM. unmoored & hove in to ½ a Cable on the Small Br & Got Springs ready on an Information that the Provincials was Dertimined to Surprise the Ship if Possible
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/968.