This morning Lord Howe went on board the Eagle man of war at Spithead, which saluted him by firing three rounds as soon as he got on board; several other ships that lay off this place likewise fired their guns, and in the afternoon they weighed anchor, were under sail till about six o'clock this evening, and are now out of sight. about Scilly.
1. London Chronicle, May 9 to May 11, 1776. It is imagined they will join the fleet 10 May