[August 1778] Thursdy. 13
[crew ashore on island of Rhode Island]
First part Do. Wr. [In General strong Gales and Squally rain] latter more Mod. and hazey with rain Empd. erecting our Tents that was blown down our Batterys fired at the Rebels breakg ground
D, UkLPR, Adm. 51/336.