Octobr 1775 Friday 20
Moored in Elizbth River Virginia Abreast the Town of Norfolk At 4 PM sent the Marines & some Seamen to Norfolk At 5 They Retd wth Six peices of Ordinance At 10 sent the Same on Shore & took Some powder At 7 they Retd wth 37 Casks of Holland Gin Sent the Tender out A Cruize
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/506.