[Chester NEbN 2 Miles]

At 9 AM the Sign^l. was made on board the Roebuck for all Lieu­tenants. At 10 Weigh'd ⅌ Sig^l. in company with the Roebuck, Liv­erpool, & Camilla At 12 Anch^d: with the Small B^r in 5 f^m: water near the Chiveaux de frize—Billingsfort East 3 or 4 Miles. A great number of the Rebels Vessels in sight.

Billingsfort. East 3 or 4 Miles.

The first & middle parts Mod^te: & fine W^r. the latter Calm & hazey.

PM Sent on shore to Billingsfort two 12 Pounders w^th Ammuni­tion &c^a. Came up and Anchor'd here an Arm'd  Brigg call'd the Dunmore Rec^d. on board fresh-Beef.