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[1802 July Saturday - 24 continued]. Additional remarks A.M.]
 [Astronomical observations not reproduced - see original journal]

On coming in with the same point which we had left at dusk on the preceding evening, I steered along the shore in prosecution of the survey of the part passed by capt. Cook in the night; it being rather more probable that the L. Nelson was to the northward than in the opposite direction.
  This part of the coast is generally a low sandy shore, but rocky projections break its uniformity every 4 or 5 miles. The land rises very soon quickly, from the waterside to hills of moderate height, which are well covered with wood, and give the country a pleasant appearance. The rocky projections being hilly but distinct from the hills inland, they generally make like islands on first being seen.
  The second hummocky cape which was the nearest land at noon, proves to be Smoky Cape, and answers captain Cooks description exactly. Its latitude appears to be 30º.561/2S. The shore falls back on each side of it, and on the north side forms a large bight. Two rocks lie abt. 1/2 mile off the pitch of the cape, and another on the south side of it.