March 1776 Friday 1st Moor'd off Bedlow's Island
Strong Gales & Clear with severe Frost. The Cutter being kept out for the Guard overset in the Night, lost out of her Boat Oars Six, Sails two, Cloak one, Leather Bucket one, Masts two; Yards & spreet one each: Arm Chest One, Rother [Rudder] One, Outrigger one, Bright Musquets Eight, Pistols with Ribs four pair, Cartouch Boxes with Belts & frogs fourteen each, Swords with Scabbard & Bolts three each.