February 1776 [Sunday] 25
River Savanah Georgia AM the Cherokee and two transports got under weigh and proceeded up the river towards Town. Loosed Sails to dry, Longboat watering Light Airs & Vble Carpenters Employ'd as before.
[Monday] 26
AM the Scarbourough made a Signal for all Captains Do Sent from the Ship Lieut. Peyton, a Petty Officer, 26 Seamen, a Corporal & 12 private Marines first & middle pt light Airs & Cloudy with some rain latter fresh breezes with rain, the Carpenters finishd the Starboard Side. Righted Ship.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/968.