July 1775 Saturday 15
Anchored off Norfolk
at 5 A M came on board a Pilot from the Fowey with Lord Dunmore ー weighd and came to sail. at 8 Anchord with the Best Bower off the Town of Norfolk in 4 fathom. Veered away & moored a Cable on the small Bower and ½ a Cable on the Best Bower. found here a Number of Merchant Ships.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/663.