July [1776] Monday 29
Moor'd off Point Champlain. AM Employ'd making points, work'd the Ventilator. Fresh Breezes and Cloudy PM Employ'd working up Junk, pas'd us several Long boats with the frame of a Ship going up to Lake Champlain, sent 12 Men in One of those Long boats to carry her up.
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/118.