June 1776 Saturday 29
Cape Codd SSE Distce 2 or 3 Leagues at ½ past 6 [A.M.] wore to Eastwd at 7 brought too and Made the Sigl for the Ocean, at Noon Reced on Board 12 Tuns of water from the different Transports in Company 9 Sail. First part Modr and hazey Latter Do and thick Foggy wear at 2 p m Fired a Gun, and Made the Sigl for all Masters of the Transports, at 3 hoisted in the Cutter, and at 6 made Sail at 8 the Eastermost part of Cape Codd South 4 Leagues in Company 9 Sail
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/360.