February 1775 Sunday 19
At Single Anchor in Nantasket Road
at 9 [A M] Came to wt the Bt. Br in Nantasket Road in 7 fms Georges Island East and Gallop Island N B E Dr off Shore ¾ of a Mile ー Applyed for a Court Martial on myself and Mr. Ryall to Justify our Conduct in the late accident on the 13th Inst. at 5 P M the Boat returned with orders from the Admiral to suffer no Boat to go on Shore but on Public Service
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/381.