May 1778 Satureday 9th
Remarks at, Lees River [Mass.] 1778
This 24 Hours wind at NW, fine pleasant Weather Brought too John Anthony. in a Small Sloop bound to Howlands Ferry,1 pass sign by Jos Cole Capt2 came, to Sail & Ran Down, to Howlands Ferry Recd. on Board, one Barrell Flour, from, Mr. Childs3 came to Sail again & Beet up to the Stills then came too, Recd. On Board, 1 Bbl pork 1Ditto Rice, 2:-0Q:0 Bread
D, UkLPR, H.C.A. 32/455/1.—
1. Howland's Ferry, R.I.
2. Probably Joseph Cole, a militia officer from Bridgewater, Mass.
3. Possibly Cromwell Child, a Rhode Island merchant and militia officer.