May 15, 1792 Home Providence Log May 17, 1792
Revised Aug 26 2021
We had mostly Calms to day except a few hours in the afternoon when a light Easterly breeze backing the Clouds that had been driven from the Westward produced a fine refreshing Rain which not only benefitted our Plants but the whole Country. The Thermometer from 78 to 81 Degrees.
I find that the cause of our having but few People abour us, is their being gone to Papparah. Only Tynah and his Wife Whyerreddee remain with us. Our supplies are sparing, but we are generally provided against such times, by keeping a sufficient Stock in hand. Our Carpenters are Employed making places for the Plants and the Boatswain about the Rigging.
In the Morning I had the Seine hauled near the East Head of Tarrah, and caught 190 pounds of fine Fish. Cavallys from 2 to 10 pounds Weight, fine Mullet, Horse Mackrel, kind of Herring, a number of small Fish something like a Gurnet and a few other sorts not known. Served an allowance to each Man.