August 1777 Monday 25th
Moord off the River Elk at 5 AM hauld down the Flag, & hoisted the Pendant, at 7 saw the Flag flying on board the Roebuck to the NE, observ'd her & part of the Fleet get under weigh, hoisted the Colours, at 11 the Transports weigh'd & stood up the River Elk, Anchd here the Somerset & Isis, pay'd the Ships sides with Varnish of Pine — The first part fresh breezes & fair, Middle Modte with thunder, lightening & Rain, latter little winds & Cloudy. Paid the Bends with Tar, Sailmakers Empd repairing Sails —
1. NMM, Admiralty L/E/11.