Proceeded on our Voyage, the Wind fair, but light. In the Evening opposite to Little Egg Harbor. From this Time to Wednesday 29th, when we arrived off the Mouth of the Delaware, we had every Variety of good & bad Weather. The Transports, with the poor Soldiers, were tossed about exceedingly, & exposed at times to much Danger in running foul of each other. — When we arrived here, Capt. Hammond in the Roebuck (stationed here) waited upon the Admiral. —The Ships lay on & off all the Day; and at length it was determined by the General not to land here. — The Hearts of all Men were struck with this Business, every one apprehending the worst. 0 quantâ de spe! is the universal Cry; and without the Loss or Risque of a Battel. — What will my dear Country think & say too, when this News is carried Home? Horreo. — News arrived, through the Rebels themselves, of their being routed, above Albany, by Burgoyne, with the Loss of their Baggage &every thing. — In the Evening, stood away to the NE, though it was given out, that we are bound to the Chesapeak; in which Situation, may God defend us from the Fatality of the worst Climate in America at this worst Season of the Year to experience it! — I can write no more: my Heart is full.
