[Long Island] 4th Sept 1776 The Rebels fired a good deal at the Rose, yesterday and, this day, but as she lies under Blackwell's Island, in such a manner that her Hull is not seen by their batteries, they can do her no great damage with Cannon Shot. This day they threw several Shells over the Island at her, but without effect. She lies however in a dangerous situation.
Most of the Ships of War and Transports came up yesterday from Gravesend Bay and Staten Island, and anchored between Red-hook and Governor's Island.
The Niger and Brune Frigates and the Halifax armed Brig, are in the Sound, between Flushing and Whitestone.
1. Diary of Frederick Mackenzie (Cambridge, 1930), I, 37. Hereafter cited as Mackenzie's Diary.