October 1775 Saturdy 7
At Single Anchor off Bristol the Church E N E AM at 10 fir'd a Gun and made Sigl to Weigh. Little Wind and hazy at 1 PM weighd and came to Sail In Co the Glascow, Swan, Bolton, 4 Tenders 2 Transports 3 Schooners and 3 Sloops, ½ past 6 Anchd off the Town of Bristol 3½ fm as did the Squadn at 8 fir'd into the Town
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/804.