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Revised Aug 26 2021

Providence Logbook Jan 9, 1792

Remarks Monday 9th January 1792 [Towards Van] Diemans Land

 1 pm: Fresh Breezes and pleasant Weather. Shortned Sail
 Lieut. Portlock dined with me – His people all well and Ship in good order. —

 6 pm: Pumps Worked as usual - Lieut. Portlock returned to his Ship —

 8 pm: Cloudy Weather

11 pm: The Sweet Wort is made by pouring boiling Water on Ground Malt, (at the rate of four to One,) in a close Vessel which is kept tight stopt untill it is cool enough to drink. — It is only necessary to break the Malt by passing it through the Milk—

 8 am: Fine Weather. Washed and Cleaned Ship - New lashed the Booms - Began to serve Sweet Wort - one pint per Man - Served Krout & Vinegar — Set the Carpenters to repair the Jolly Boat. —

12 noon: Fine Weather all Sails Set. Oceanic Birds as usual and a Cape Hen was reported to be seen.
   Assistant in Company
   Swell from the S.W.

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