July 1776 Monday 29th
Smith Point S½East 7 Miles [A. M.] ½ pt. 9. bore away for the Potowmack, at 12 George's Island NW½N 3 Miles First Part fresh gales & Cloudy. Latter Modt & fair. P. M. at 11 Anchor'd in 4½ fath George's Island NW½N 2 Miles set up the Maintop mast Shrouds, Recd two men from the Eastern shore & Supply'd Several Vessels with Water.
Tuesday 30th
A M two Negroes Came on Board, Carpenters repairing the Cutter People Working up J[u]nk. First & Latter Parts Modt & fair Mid. Squally, P. M. Supply'd the Adonis Brig with 5 Tons of Water Do departed this Life George Porter Seaman,
Wednesday 31st
A M. at 5 sent the Galley & Ranger to Cover the Landing of some Troops on George's Island Alex Forbes Boatswains Mate was sent Acting Boatsn of the Fowey Do got a Brig along side & begun to Cut up for Fire wood. Light Airs & fair, P M Employ'd in Cutting up the Brig & Supplying the Fleet with Water.
1. PRO, Admiralty 52/1965.