June 1775 Tuesday 27
Anchored in St Augustine Harbor
At 4 A M fired a gun and Made a Signal for a pilot having Received Despatches from Governor [Patrick] Tonyn With his letter On His Majestys Service desiring I would proceed with His Majestys Schooner under my Command to Georgia with all expedition, and deliver the Aforesaid despatches to Sir James Wright Governor of Georgia ー At 10 Weighed and came to sail ー and Anchord below the banks handy for going over the Barr next Morning
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/4330.