1775 Augt. Saturday 12
[Rhode Island Harbor]
at 6 A M the Et end of long Island 3 miles Block Island N E b E 7 Lgs at 9 spoke Genl Gages Sloop for Bostonー
at 1 P M Point Judith N b W 4 Miles lighthouse N E b N 7 Miles at ½ past 3 Anchor'd in Rhode Island harbour & moord Ship a Cable each way Do Came on board our acting Lieut. with the People2
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/398.
2. The prize crews which had carried the two brigs, taken July 8, into Boston.