October. 1777 Friday 17th
Abreast of the Upper Wharf at Chester
AM Anchd. here some Transports wth Troops.
Light Airs & Clear Wr. At 11 PM The Troops began to Land on Chester Wharf wth. Artillery & Stores.1
D, UkLPR, Adm. 51/4385.
1. The landing was completed the following morning.