Fair wind, all the
morning and a fine tide. At 5 o'clock the Fleet weighed, weather very clear and
water smooth. At 7 A. M. Came abreast of Annapolis, the Capital of Maryland and
on the River Severn. The rebels had 2 flags flying on 2 forts, one on Horn's
Point and one on Greenberry Point to command the entrance of the Harbour,
besides the works at the Point of the Town. Several of our fleet damaged during
our voyage by Lightning, some men Killed and several Horses.
SOURCE: G. D. Scull,
Editor, The Montresor Journals, p. 441
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