March 1776 Moor'd in Cape Fear Harbor
Friday 15 at 5 [A.M.] Anchor'd with the Bt Br off Fort Johnston & Moor'd Ship Oak Island bearing SSW His Majestys Sloop Cruizer riding here, Fir'd a Gun & made the Signal for all Masters of Merchantmen at 8 Fir'd a Gun for all Pilots. Fresh breezes and hazey at 5 P M Fir'd a Gun and made the Signal for all Pilots
Saturday 16 at 11 Anchor'd here the Kitty Transport, Saluted Governor Martin with Thirteen Guns.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/600.