April 1776 Remarks &c in Quebec
Tuesdy 9th At I pm came in a deserter from the rebels recd orders to be under Arms every morning at 2 oClock & continue so till day light
Wednesday 10 am the rebels fired some shot into Town we return'd Do got Intelligence by the above deserter that the rebels had made a Fire Ship with intent to burn the Shipping in the Coudesac Fresh Gaies with rain pm mounted a 9 pounder onboard the Fell & cleared the platforms on the Kings wharf the rebels firing as before & we Returning Do
1. PRO. Admiralty 51/466.
