Septemr 1776 Saturdy 7
Moor'd in Cape Fear River. AM the Rebels landed on Bald Head burnt the Red Cutter which was hauld on shore to prevent her falling into their hands Boats Empd with the Armed Sloop in cutting off the retreat of the Rebels from Bald head they having been repulsed by the Fort in the W. part of the Island
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/872.
