On Tuesday [November 26] the Perseus and the Galatea, two Frigates sheathed with Copper and reckoned to out-sail almost any Vessels that can be framed, came into the Harbor from a Cruize. The Galatea alone has taken or retaken 15 or 16 Prizes, and sent them safe into Harbor.
Thursday last several Transports full of Troops and military Stores passed up the East River into Connecticut Sound: At the same Time Sir Peter Parker and Mr. Hotham with the Asia, Renown, and other Men of War fell down to the Narrows, in order to join the above Transporcs, as 'tis supposed, about the East End of Long-Island. Various Conjectures are raised concerning their Destination.
On Saturday the Camilla with a large Fleet of Victuallers under Convoy, arrived safe in the Harbor.
On Wednesday the Roebuck, Capt. Hammond, came down from her Station up the North-River.
