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Revised Aug 30 2021

Bond's Providence Logbook Oct 6, 1791

Remarks &c 6th October 1791

 1 pm: Fresh breezes and fair weather.

 3 pm: Employed pointing ye spare Fore & Main Topsails.

 4 pm: Hazy – Saw a Man of War bird.

 6 pm: Strong breeze and cloudy weather.

 8 pm: Fresh breeze and fine clear weather. Kept a fire in the Galley all night

12 mid: Cloudy.

 2 am: Squally, in Top Gallant Sails.

 4 am: More settled, set Top Gallant Sails.

 6 am: Moderate and cloudy. A flying fish was found on board this morning.

 8 am: Dark cloudy weather.

 9 am: Fine clear weather. Washed the Gun Deck and cleaned the Orlop and Cockpits: aired with Fires – Employed pointing the spare Mizen Topsail, and knotting yarns

12 noon: Moderate breezes and fine clear weather the Assistant in company.
   Latitude Observed 5°·09′ South


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