August 1775 Wedy 30th
Moored at Montreal
this day I went with two Petty Officers and some Seamen to St Johns to assist in launching & rigging some Vessels building there for the defence of the Province2
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/381.
2. This is the final entry in the journal. Lieutenant Hunter was taken prisoner in November when St. Johns fell to the American army, and the Gaspee was taken, when Montreal was subdued shortly afterwards.
