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23 Monday the 18th August AD 1834
First part of these 24 hours strong trades
with frequent rain squalls. Took in and made
as occasion required. At 6 PM steered Sth.
One brig in sight a head. Middle and latter part
light breezes from a ESE At 2 AM halled [hauled]
in our steering sails and braced sharp. Hands
employed in making spun yarn and other sundry
jobs as necessity required. So ends Lat 26:56
Long 28:09

24 Tuesday the 19th
Commenced with light trade winds. Weather
thick and havey [heavy]. Ship under all sail. Course
Sth be [by] compass. Hands employed in drawing
and knotting yarns. At 4 PM steered Sth. {illegible]
Middle and latter part strong breezes from a
bout E. At 8 AM furled the fly gib and
the mizzen royal. Latter part hands
employed and ships duty as occasion required.
Boatsteers in grinding craft. So goes all
well. Lat obsd 22:39 Long 29:16

25 Wednesday the 20th
Began with fresh breezes from a bout East.
Steering SE by Sth be [by] compass. Bend a [illegible]
main top gallant sails. Middle and latter
part the wind and weather a bout the same.
Ship under all sail. Course the same. Saw
nothing worth remarks. Hands employed
in sitting [setting] up rigging. So remains
Lat obsd 22:00 Long 26:30