May 1775 Thursday 4th
Moord off York Town York River Virginia
AM an express came from Lord Dunmore on which we sent midshipman with several Men as did the Fowey got the Vessel clear and people to quarters sent the Sloop Liberty with the Master and several Men to Queens Creek in order to Take the Governor and people on board in Case his retreat shou'd be cut of[f] on the York Road
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/3894.