July 1775 Monday 17
Elizabeth River [Virginia]
at 9 A M Unmoord & hove short on the Best Bower. at 11 weighed. at Noon Towing up the South River. Variable Weather. at 1 P M anchord with the Best Bower in 4 fathom Water off Sprowls Wharf to protect the William Merchant Ship taken into Government service by Lord Dunmore.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/663.
