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 1st June.—Wind N. W. We set our sails, and came within three miles of Wicomico, and the wind fell calm. 2d.—Wind contrary and calm. "We went a fowling, and killed two fishing-hawks, and went to see some of the planters, who treated us well. 3d.—We set sail, and made shift to get as far as New Point Comfort, where we cast anchor. A gust of rain, which wet us through. 4th.—We set sail, and came as far as Yorktown, and we landed at Gloucester, supped there, and lay that night. This town is on one side of York River, and Yorktown on the other side, opposite to it. 5th.—We set sail in the morning, had a fresh gale—as much as we could do to carry sail. About 12 we came to Queen's Creek, and about 3 to the landing of Williamsburg. I left the men in the sloop, and went up to the town, which is about a mile from the landing-place.

6th.—In the morning I hired two carts, and brought my goods up to town, and agreed for a lodging for myself, for diet and all, for twenty-six shillings per month. I hired a shop and a house for my people, and writ to my father. 7th.—I waited upon Governor Spotswood, and he assured me of all he could do. He invited me to dine, which I accepted of. I remained in Williamsburg until the 6th September, and made several acquaintances. I also met with an old brother officer, Mr. Irewin. He did me a great deal of service.

9''th. November.''—At eight of the clock in the morning, Mr. Clayton and I, we waited on Governor Spotswood, to tell him we were going to the Germantown, to know if he had any service there. We breakfasted with him, and at nine we mounted