May 1776 Thursday 16
in Willmington River Cape Fear No Carolina fired 6 four pounders at a party of the Rebbels who was firing at us
Friday 17
at 11 P M sent the master and 9 men to assist Captn [John] Linzee in dislodging a party of the Rebbels from Newtown ferry House.
Saturday 18
AM the Boats Returnd
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/4330.
