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Revised Jun 30 2021

Bounty Logbook Aug 9-11, 1789

Remarks at Coupang Sunday 9th to Tuesday 11th August 1789.

Strong Breezes at ESE and Fair Wr. Variable Winds at night. Four Men Ill with intermitting Fevers.

Aug 10, 1789

On applying for Fire wood Mr. Wanjon immediatly sent off a party of Malays to cut the quantity I wanted. Ballasted the Vessel and received five Puncheons of water on board. On the 10th. Received 2 Puncheons of Salt meat, one containing 254 lbs Beef and the other 250 lbs Pork.

Aug 11, 1789

On the 11th Received 504 lbs Rice in Bags. The Governor lying in a dying State Mr. Wanjon most readily took the whole at his own risk and will supply me with Cash and every thing I am in need of out of his private fortune.