[Off Norfolk] December 14 2
[Extract]
The Rebels having now nothing to obstruct their passage, arrived and took possession of Norfolk, and in the evening saluted us with a volley of small arms; on which, the next morning, I was sent on shore to their Commander, to inform him, that if another shot was fired at the Otter, they must expect the town to be knocked about their ears.
1. Lloyd's Evening Post and British Chronicle, March 4 to March 6, 1776.
2. Probably December 15. See Woodford's letter of December 15, 1775, and Squire's message of same date.