[Boston] 1776 Janry. 25
The Admiral ordered the Prestons Marines to be landed and join the Battalion on Shore, and ten Men to be discharged from the Canceaux to the Tryal, Schooner, now compleatly fitted for an Advice Boat and well manned.... And Captain [Francis] Banks the senior Officer in Nantasket, 2 received Orders upon his observing an Attack in the Offing to order any Ship in the Road to slip and run out, and if alone to go himself.
1. Graves's Conduct, II, 30, BM.
2. Commander of H.M.S. Renown.
