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[1802 Aug. H.M. sloop Investigator] In No. 1, port, of the east coast
[Navigational data not reproduced - see original journal]

[Friday] - 6th. Moderate breezes with fine weather. - Got the small bower cable up on deck, cleared the tier, and coiled the cable against the sun. The Commander went away in the whale-boat to examine the port, and at the same time the brig got under weigh but was soon after obliged to come to an [anchor]. In the evening the boat returned, and the brig got under weigh to go round to the southern entrance. At night, light airs, and hazy thick weather. A.M. The Commander went away for two days to examine the port. - Sent the cutter and a party to haul the sein.

[Saturday] - 7th. Light breezes with fine weather. Heard the report of a gun, and soon after saw the L. Nelson entring the port from the southern passage - Boat returned from fishing without success. - Calm with fine weather. A.M. Light breeze. Sighted the [anchor], and finding it foul, cleared and let it go again. A party of gentlemen on shore as usual, examining the country. Sent the boats to fish, and to dredge for oysters, but they had no success. - Noon, light airs and calms