March 1776 Moor'd in Cape Fear River North Carolina Fort Johns[t]on N N W
Wednesday 20th AM: at 9 saw Land from Mast Head N Wt at 11 hauled up to Clear the [Frying] Pan Mode & Clear-P:M: at I saw a Schooner fired a Gun & hoisted our Colours, spoke the Scarborough's Tender from Cape Fear, at 6 run over the Bar ½ past Anchored with the Best Bower; Found here His Majesty's Ship Mercury & Cruizer Sloop with 2 Transpts 2 Pacquets & many Prizes.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/930.
