His Majesty's frigate the Amazon, of 32 guns, is put into commission at this port, and the command of her given to Capt. [Maximilian] Jacobs.
Friday last his Majesty's frigate Carysford, of 32 guns, sailed hence for America; she is commanded by Robert Fanshaw, Esq. She was to stop at Blackstakes to take in her powder and guns, after which to proceed with the greatest expedition on her voyage.
1. London Chronicle, February 22 to February 24, 1776.