April 1776. Moor'd in Nantasket Road.
Friday 12th Sent the Cutter on shore to Georges Island with some Necessaries for the Sick; it came on to blow so hard, that in endeavouring to fetch the Ship she was drove to the N E part of Gallops Island; and the Boats Crew took that oppertunity to Desert with the Cutter & her Masts, Yards, Sails &ca; Seven black Musquits, 7 Cutlasses, 7 Cartogch Boxes wth belts &ca Compleat.
1. PRO, Admiralty .51/776.
