May 1776 Thursday 9th
[In the weir above Quebec]
at 6 AM Weigh'd & drop'd further down the River. at 11 Exercised the People, supposing Ourselves to be boarded. Open'd a Cask of Pork Contents 308 Pieces.
First & Middle parts moderate with Thunder Lightning & Rain. latter light Airs and Cloudy. PM. Sent a Messenger down to Quebec. Got Bags of Hay along the Gangways for a Barracade.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/336.