The following men of war are now fitting out with all expedition at Chatham, Sheerness, and Portsmouth, for the American station, viz. the Carysfort, [Robert] Fanshaw; the Fox [Patrick] Fotheringham; the Active, [William] Williams; and the Seaford, [John] Culpoys; which ships will be all ready for service in the course of two months.
1. London Chronicle, December 28 to December 30, 1775.