Moored off NewYork—

AM at 8 His Majestys Ship Preston Weighed Anchor, as did a Num­ber of Transports with Troops. and Went up the North River. at 9 Rec^d. onboard, fresh Beef, Ships Company Emp^d. Scraping the Sides, our Barge & Cutter up the North River with our Captain¹ & a Lieutenant,² to assist the Flatt Bottom'd Boats—

Moored off New York-

First Part Moderate and fair, Middle Calm Latter light Airs, PM Emp^d. Scraping Taring & Varnishing the Sides, Longb^t: watering,