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1802 Aug. [Monday] - 16th. in Keppel Bay

attempted to be explained, but ineffectually, to one of the gentlemen. They did not seemed to be devoid of curiosity in some things, but what might have been judged to excite it most, frequently passed without notice. On Thursday morning, after we had weighed, a considerable party of them were seen again opposite to where the vessels had laid; so that we may hope that our conduct and presents have so far conciliated their good will and gained their confidence, that they will be glad #

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  The stone about Keppel Bay consists principally of a slaty greyish stone, of quartz, and of a whitish and soft stone. The two first ares frequently found intermixed, and the last is generally, if not always, above them. The quartz is of various colours, but some is pure: none was seen in a chrystalized state. The quartz is not unfrequently mixed with some other matters, and perhaps becomes granite in some cases.

# to have a friendly communication with the next ship that may visit their neighbourhood.