September 1777 Saturdy 13
At Single Anchor. [near Pooles Island] Modt and clear Weather, PM weighed and came to Sail, being Ordered down to guard the Passage between Pooles Island and the Main to prevent the Rebel Galleys from Baltimore coming to Annoy the Transports, at 7 Anchd by the Small Bower in 4 fms, Pooles Island SWbW 4 miles
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/1037.
