[Boston] Dec. 2
The Mercury anchored in Nantasket Road from a Cruize, and the Cerberus came up to Boston to victual and have her Sails repaired &c. The Lively sailed on a Cruize in the Bay.
In the Evening the Admiral received the following Letter from Captain Hamilton, of his Majesty's Ship Lizard at Quebec.2 . . .
Upon the Receipt of this Letter the Admiral determined to keep the Asia at New York, to prevent if possible the Rebels fortifying it, and to secure that Post for the King. Therefore the Charlotte Advice Boat was ordered to get ready forthwith, and the Admiral wrote as follows to Captain Parker of the Phoenix at New York.3
1. Graves's Conduct, II, 6-8, BM.
2. See Hamilton's letter under date of November 9, 1775.
3. This letter is dated December 3, 1775.
