abreast of Fort Johnston [Cape Fear]
Modr and fair Wear at Noon the Battery at Bauldhead fir'd upon the Rebels but was soon beat off.
Do Wear at 1 P M the Falcon made the Signal for all boats at 2 unmoord and Hove Short on the best bower, at 7 came in a Schooner from the West Indias

at 10 A M came into Bauldhead a small Schooner, put 4 of our 3 pounders on bd a Sloop to go up the river to prevent the Rebels from geting by bauld head
Mode and hazey at 6 P M the boats belonging to the Ship fird several Swivels at the Rebels boats up in Bussards bay, but was obliged to retreat.