Decemr 1775 Friday 22
Elizabeth River [off Norfolk] Fresh Breezes throughout. at 5 P M saw a boat passing over from Norfolk to Ferry Point. Fired several shot which obligd them to jump overboard.
Saturday 23
A M Reced water on board. Variable Weather at 8 PM Row'd Guard between the Ship & the Town were fired at by the Rebels. we returned several shot.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/663.