March 1776 Anchord off Saint Augustine Barr East Florida Thursday 7
Lost sight of the Sloop Saw the Land bearing from NNW to SW distance 7 Leagues Bent now buoy Ropes to the Anchors others lost in [New] Providence Harbour
Fresh Gales and clear Wr At 1 (PM) found the small bower Cable the Outward end much Rubd and wore and unfit for service cut off 15 Fathom ー Bent the Cable At past came to Anchor off St. Augustine Barr in 8 fathom Water, the Bacon WbS the Fort W½N 4 Miles off shore ー Fird to make a Signal for a pilot, three 3 pounders at 2 P M recd him on board ー Found riding here, 2 Pacquets from Falmouth Sent a Letter to Governor [Patrick] Tonyn & to the Commanding officer in Georgia Weighed & came to sail past the Barr & Anchord in St Augustine harbour
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/4330.