June 29th, 1776
Our Company is assembled this day for foraging raids upon the Rappahannock. We set forth in the Crepuscule shortly after dawn.
Pomp and I were pleased to discover that Vishnoo was yet uneaten, and we spent the hours of our voyage reclined, with the tortoise corralled between us.
At noon, we sent word at a plantation chosen by what means I know not, requesting they should deal with us fairly and present us with corn, livestock, and other sundry provisions. Seeing our numbers drawn up with muskets upon our launch, they did not hesitate to comply, though ’twas said they were rebels.
We are newly arrived back at the sloop, having brung off a quantity of sheep and three cows.
Olakunde tells me he shall teach me an Oyo tune upon the pipes.