August 1776 Tuesday 6th
In Portroyal Harbor Jamaica. 1/2 past 5 AM Weigh'd and made sail with 22 Merchant Vessels in Company, at 8 Portland Point WBS 4 or 5 leags, 1/2 past shortened sail for the Convoy. First part Fresh Breezes and Cloudy latter light airs, At 4 PM Point Pedro NEBE 4 or 5 miles, ½ past brot too, join'd with His Majestys Ship Maidstone, close reeft the Topsails, down Top gallt yards, at 6 Point Pedro EBN 7 or 8 miles, Bluefields NWBN,
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/667.