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1802 Aug. [Tuesday] - 24th. From No. 2, port
[Navigational data and astronomical observations not reproduced - see original journal]

Moderate breezes and fine weather
Carpenters on shore upon Entrance Island cutting pine logs for plank. - With much difficulty, received on board the remaining water casks, which completed the ship to 57 tons. - Received on board 4 more pine logs for plank
Moderate breezes and cloudy.
A.M. Light airs. Employed securing the logs and preparing for sea. At daylight, got up T.Gt. yards, weighed and made sail to the northward
Washed and cleaned below
On the ebb tide making at 9 oclock we found the ship drifting to the southward, the wind being very light and variable. Dropped the kedge [anchor] at 10 o'clock, and made the signal to the brig to do the same. Entrance island bearing S.5º.E. dist 11/4 mile.
Light airs & fine weather, with some haze