July 1776 Monday 1st
At single Anchor off the Buoy of the middle P M at 4 came to Sail at 6 came to with the Best Br in Gravesend Bay in Company with the Chatham with Vice Adl Shuldhams Flag on board the Fleet under his Command
Tuesday 2
A M part of the Fleet got under way & were taken aback. Read the Articles of War &c. to the Ships Company First & latter parts light Breezes and Clear, Middle fresh Gales and Squally with Rain
Wednesday 3
AM the Signal was made for Landing the Troops, Mann'd Flat Boats
Thursday 4
Light Breezes & fine Wr A M at 8 hove up and came to Sail at Noon came to in 10 fm off the Watering place on Staten Island fired several Guns at the Rebels on Long Island
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/67.