Ralph Clark - journal kept on the Friendship during a voyage to Botany Bay and Norfolk Island ...

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March the 9 1787

March with the detachment from the Barracks to the dock Yard at ten in the morning and Embark on board the Friendship Transport with Captain Lieutenant Meredith and 2d. Lieut Faddy 2 Sergeants 3 Corporals 1 Drummer 36 Privates 9 Woman and Children - never did a poor Criminal goe to meet the [unknown] with greater reluctance than I leave the best of Woman and Sweetest of Boys - god out of his gracious goodness my leaving them may turn out to our advantage - never did poor Mortal feel himselve So unhappy as I doe at this present moment - I wish to god that I was Returning home again to the best of her Sex - Oh What goodness dose She my belovd Betsey posses She is come on board to Stay with her fond Clark Untill Mr. Faddy Returns on board to Relieve me

March the 12

Received on board Yesterday Male and Female Convicts with Children - can never forgive the Unkindness of Capt M[eridith?] in refussing me leave to Sleep out of the Ships last night - oh did he love as well as I doe he would never have Refused me

March the 13 at Sea

Oh Gracious God What a task have I gone throu last night in taking leave of the dearest and best of Wives and not Seing my Boy - god grant them health and welfare is the most Sinceer wishes of ane affectioned husband and fond father - oh when ever I am Restord to them again will never leave them - Bless them Both

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List of the convicts on board the Friendship Transport May the 13th 1787

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List of the convicts on board the Friendship Transport May the 13th 1787

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List of the convicts on board the Friendship Transport May the 13th 1787

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List of the Female convicts on board the Friendship Transport May the 13th 1787

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List of Female Convicts Received from the Charlotte Transport

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May the 13th. 1787

5 oClock in the Morning The Sirius made the Signal for the whole fleet to get under Way, O gracious god Send that we may put in to Plymout or Torbay in our Way down Channell that I may See my dear and fond affectioned Alicia and our Sweet Son before I leave them for this long long absents - Oh almighty god hier my prayer and grant me this request - Satt down and wrot a few lines to my Tender Betsey, and sent them by the pilot to put into the Post office, what makes me so happy this day is it because that I am in hoppes the fleet will put in to Plymt. - Oh my fond heart lay still for you may be dispointed I trust in god I will not

Monday the 14

Oh my God all my hoppes are over of Seeing my beloved wife and Son - Plymt. Sound in Sight - Oh croul wind why will you not change and grant my fond heart the longing wish, the Pylades in sight also - oh that I could Send this letter on board of her for my Beloved woman and bid her a long Adui now I must goe without knowing how my dear Boy is may his great God protect him and preserve for his fond father and Beloved mother, oh how hard is my fate of not being able to See [the]m and been so near them - dear happy spot adieu wher all my treausure is on earth dear stocke adieu

the 15 abreast of Falmouth and a great number of fishing Boats in Sight - I wish that on[e] of them would come in board of use that I might send a letter on shore by her to my Betsey but I find it is in Vain to Botany Bay I must

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must goe - I trust in god that it is all for the best if I thought other Wise I never should have thought of leaving the best of women and the most Sweetest of Boy's, will make my self as happy as my absents from them will admit - I will take my Beloved Betsey advice in putting my whole trust in god, for I now find without him there is no happiness in this World - I hope he will be my Guard and protector while absent from England and ever after

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The Fis[h]burn made our Signal to Speak use - going every moment father from all that my soul holds dear - I wish to god that I was once so near home to them again then I should be a happy man - untill then I must make my self as happy as I can - Several Ships standing to the E:W: - the Seamen refused to doe there duty on Account of there Provisions - the agent came on board by the Commd. orders to enquire in to the complaint which was that the[y] would have two pounds of Beef a day in the room of having 1½ pound which is at present a half a pound a day more than we are alloud - the[y] all agreed to goe to work again Since the other Seamen in the rest of Transports have no more but if any Ship in the fleet gives ther Ships Company more they are to expect the same - I never met with a parcle of more discontent fellows in my life the[y] only want more Provisions to give it to the damed whores the Convict Women of whome the[y] are very fond Since they brock throu the Bulk head and had

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connection with them - I never could have thought that there wair So many abandond wreches in England, the[y] are ten thousand time worse than the men Convicts, and I am affraid that we will have a great dele more trouble with them - the wind, S:E: our Course, WB:S: went by the Log 101 miles.

17/ a great many Porposus a bout the Ship, which the Seamen Say is a Sure Sign that it will blow hard - I dreamt of my beloved Betsey last night - wind S:B:E Course NB:S: went by the Log 73 miles, have had no obs. these two days

18/ Modrat and clear Wether, Saw two large Duch Ship a running to the ye. Eatsward, bore down to Leward to speak the Agent - dreamt again of being with my dear Alicia, I hope in god that ther is nothing the matter with them. I trust in him that my dear Boy has got well over the Small Pox, what would his fond father, give to know - wind NB:S Course NB:N: went by the Log 65 miles, Obs. to day Latt 48-56N

19/ exceedingly Sea Sick, strong wind with drizling rain, with a large Swel runing from ye. S:W: the Commd. made the Signal, for the Ships to close - wind S:S:W: and Variable Course NB:S½S: no obs. to day

20/ exceedingly Sea Sick still, Strong wind and constant Rain, begine to think that Seing many Porposus, is a Sign of blowing hard, a great number of those fish a bout the Ship - the Commd. made the Signal for the Ships to close - Still a very large Swell

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from the S:W: -theCommdore made the Signal to Wair Ships and haild use and gave orders to put the Convicts out of irons and order use to order the other Transports to doe the same, at the same time informing use to get our letters redy that the Hayena would part with the fleet for England tomorrow -the Hayena made the Signal to Speak the Commd. haild the Alexander, Charlotte, Scarborough to put the Convicts out of Irons -Sat down to writ a letter to my dear Beloved wife and most Sinceer friend on earth -God out of his great goodness give her health and that of our dear Sweet Boy, if I had either his mother or him I would eat them up with love and kisses -have been exceedingly Sick all day, not able to hold up my head

Sent my letter by Capt Walton to my ever dear belove and Tender Alicia for him to put on board the Hayena -Capt Walton went on board the Commd. respecting putting all the Convicts out of Irons, as Capt Merideth and Self don't think is Save for so great a number to be out of irons at once. the Commd. inform the Capt of the Ship that Since there was so great a number of the Mercurys on board of use, to put them out when we think proper and on the Smales falt to put them in again -the Hayena parted company with the fleet, thank god that my letter is on board of her, I think if I had waited untill to morrow, should have miss the oppotunity of sending it as a great number has done -I wish I had been the

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Bearer of the dear letter to my Alicia, then I should be quite happy -wind WB:S Course WB:S: went by the Log 65 miles Latt 47-51N:

21/ Very Sea Sick this day -thank God that the Hayena has got so good a wind, my beloved woman will have my letter Sooner than if the wind was against her -wind S:E: and our Course W:N:W: Latte. obs. in to day 47-28N: went by the Log 48 Miles

22/ much better than I was Yesterday -the Commd. made the Signal for the fleet to Tack -Light Breeses and hazey, wind Variable Course W:N:W: went by the Log 44 miles Latt: 46:59.N:

23/ did nothing but dream all last night, but being with my most Sinceer Betsey and Son -oh my god never did a man long So much after any thing than I doe to know how they Both are, what would I give for a letter from her dear hand but why doe I think of inpossabilitys because I love them tenderly with a Sincer hart, as ever man loved woman -modrat Wether to day -the Ship very healthy only a few Sea Sick -Wind W:B:W: Course S:W:B:S: went by the Log 90 miles Latte. 45-40N

24/ a little Sea Sick to day, a strong wind and Squaly with a great Swell from the West -a great number of fish a bout the Ship -wind West Course S:W:B:S: went by the Log 83 Miles Latt 44-10N

25/ not Sea Sick to day, hope it has quite left me, hope the Hayena has got Save home and my beloved Betsey has got her fond Clarks Letter. I wish I could send her a nother -a strong wind from the N:W: and cloudy Wether, exceedingly hot to day. Ships Course S:W: went by the Log 109 miles Latt 42:19N.

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26/ Shortened Sail to Speak the agent. a fresh of wind and cloudy Wether, wind from the N:E: Sailing to the S:W a find wind for use to Teneriff, hope to be there in a few days if this wind continue -went by the Log Since Yesterday Noon 109 miles Latte. ob 40:40 North

27/ a large Swel from the NW: Strong wind from the N:E: and cloudy -Ships course S:W: Went by the Log Since Yesterday Noon 125½ Miles 38:39 Latt.

28/ have not been Sea Sick for these Several days, hope in god it has left me -dreamt last night of being with my Beloved Alicia, at Mr. Bedlakes, hope in god that there is nothing the matter with her or my Sweet Boy -Saw a large ship standing to ye. Northward -was the first on board that Saw her, Saw also a Brigg a standing to the Southward -hope to be at Teneriff in two or three days if this wind Stands, the wind blows very Strong from the NE with a great Sea following use -Ships course S:W: flog this day John Bennet, a Convict, with 37 Lashes for breaking out of Irons, a young man But ane old Rogue -read Part of the Story of the Humble friend in the Lady Magazien, for the Year 1775, very much taking with it -went by the Log Since yesterday 12 oClock, 131 miles Latt 36-03N

29/ fresh Gales and Hazey wether -Shortened Sail for the Ships a Stairn, the Commd. made the Signal for the Ships to close -read part of the Humble friend again this day, admire the Caracter of Mr. Audley -wind from the N:E: Ships Course S:W: went by the Log Since Yesterday Noon 155 miles, not bad going -Latt: none to day

30/ fresh wind and Squally with Drizzling rain at times carried away

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the main Top Gallant Mast, Soon after got up another, a great Swell running from the N.E. -Saw the land which proved to be the Island of Sancto, one of the Canarys Bearing W:N:W: distance from use about 3or 4 Leagues -I wish that it was the St Nicolas, then I should not be long before I Should See my beloved Alicia and dear Sweet Boy, I wish to God I know how the[y] was, then I should be a little more happier than I am at present -went by the Log Since Yesterday 12 oClock 99 miles Latte obs. in to day 32.13 North.

31/ Light Breezes and Pleasent Wether and at times inclineable to calm -the agent made our Signal to Speak him Shortened Sail for that purpose and for the Ship astairn to come up -the wind from the N.E: Blow a little fresh in the night Ships course SB:W: went by the Log Since Yesterday noon 90 miles Obs. to day 30:43N

June the 1st.

Pleasent Weather a little wind from the W.S.W: the ship course S:B:W: calm the most of the last night -went by the Log Since Yesterday noon only 58 miles Latt obs. in today 29 50 North

2/ calm mostly alday lay too for the Ship astairn to come up -Saw the Island of Salvages a nother of the Canarys Bearing SW of use about 4 or 5 Leagues -Shortened Sail to Speak agent -went by the Log only a fue miles no obs. Vation to day

3/ Light Breezes and inclinable to calm the little wind that there is from the S W B W: Ships head S.B.W: the Commd. made the Signal for Ships to tack last night - the Island of Teneriff in Sight distance 12 Leagues. 1 P.M. a good Breeze

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the Commd. made the Signal for the Ships to gett into ther stasion -at Eight oClock at night come to ane Anchor in the Roade of St Cruze, Island of Teneriff, one of the Canarys -the Shore looks from the Ship but high Baron Rocks, hope that I shall have ane opportunity at this place by Some Ship going to Some port in Europe to send a letter to my dear heavenly Woman, god only knows how much I love her and what I would goe throu for it to be of any Service to her how I long to Know how my Ralphie is. I hope that he is alive and in good health

4/ Lieut Long came on board with orders at Six oClock in the morning from Majr. Ross and Capt Phillip and also to inform use that if we wish to be introduced to the Spanish Govenour that Majr. Ross would doe it and for use to be onboard the Sirius at 11 oClock from whence he should goe with the Officers that come on board for that purpose. Capt Meredith and I declaind going But Mr. Faddy went. Major Ross came on board respecting 2 Serjeants whome Capt Meredith had confined for a Court Martial for unsoldierly Behavour -Majr. Ross told Capt Meredith that he would not try them although he said the[y] ought both to hanged for the offence (a very pretty Way of carr[y]ing on Service I must own) and order them both to be released -our Ship drove of the Bank and was oblige to get the anchor up and goe out to Sea and make a Tack Come again to an Anchor -the Commd. and Major Ross came on board and order all the Convicts to be put out of Irons with Strick order for them to be put in Irons again on the Smales offence and inform use that ther should [be] wine and fresh Beef for the whole of use while we remained here

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and that ther was a Spanish Packet to sail for old Spain to morrow after noon and if we would Send our letters on board of his Ship he would Send them Save for use (for the orders left by Lt. Long See the orderly Book) Satt down a wrot part of a letter to my Sinceer and affectioned wife -Several Boats came off with thing from the Shore to Sell was in hopes that we should have got Some fruit heer but it not being the time of Year excep for green figgs and Pumkings -never Saw the Kings birth day worse kept than this

5/ got by Six oClock to finshis my letter to my adorable Alicia wrot one also to Mr. Hartwell -went on board the Alexander Transport & According to the orders of Yesterday to enquire into the merrits of a complaint made by first Lieut John Johnstone agains two of his men and to report to the Commanding Officer whether are grounds for a general Court Martial -got almost over set by the poppling Sea -Sent my letters on board the Sirius god grant them a Save passaged and a Quick one -the Sun exceedingly hott

6/ the Sun very hot endeed wish that we wair gone from heer -hope the Ship will not get Sickly -thank god She is very from that at Present throu the great attention of Mr. Arundell the Doctor -went on board the Scarborough with Arundell to dine with Shea, Kellow, Davy and the Doctor

7/ have had fresh Beef for these two days past it is very poor but exceedingly Sweet I wish we could have it all the passage -the fleet getting Waterd as fast as possible -the Ship as full of vats as She can hold Very hot indeed have not been in shore nor doe I intend it having no money to Spend -the Shore looks very Baren the Peke is the highest land that I ever Saw -orders came on board for

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which See the orders in the orderly of this date

8/ went on board the Alexander Transport according to the orders of Yesterday as a Pro[vost?] but was obliged to sitt as a Member of the Court Martial in the room of Lieut Sharp -Exceedingly hott the Sun to day

9/ the Sun remarkable hott sat down after dinner and wrot a letter to my Beloved Alicia my most Sinceer Betsey Alicia Clark as I find the Commander means to Sail to Morrow and as there is a English Brigg heer loading for London -Capt Merideth and Mr. Arundell the Surj went on Shore and bought a great number of Pumkings Wine and other Stock for the Mess no fruit of any kind to be had

10/ get up by day light and wrot the remainder of the letter to my honour wife which I left unfinished Yesterday and went on board the Scipio Capt Kirkman with it wher I found that he was to call at Plymouth for T.Pilot -I wish that I know that before wrot on board of the Scipio on the Back of my letter Per Favour of Capt Kirkman of the Scipio -Should have wrot a nother letter theer for my Beloved but the Commd. made the Signal for the whole fleet to wight at 5 oClock in the Morning very little wind and the Sun exceedingly hott I hope we shall find more fruit at St Jagoes than we have done at this Place

11/ no wind this day the Ships head all round the Compass -Teneriff and the Grand Canarys both in Sight Latt ob 20-0 North

12/ calm most part of the this day Teneriff and the Grand Canarys in Sight -order came on board for which See the orderly book of this date -not very well this day I hope I am not going to be Sick -dream of b[e]ing with my amiable Alicia last night at Mr. Kempsters -hope she is not ill -Lat obd. in 27-3N 13

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13/ Worse than I was Yesterday gracious God for the Sake of my beloved wife and dear Sweet Boy restore me again to health which you have heather to blessed me with merciful god -wind S:W: and a good Breze Course S:W:B:W: -the Agent made our Signal to Speak him went by the Log Since Yesterday noon 95 miles, no obsvn

14/ Exceedingly ill this day oh my God for Your Servant my dear Alicia's Sake dont for Sake me -took ane ematick by the doctors orders, very ill after it -the doctor very kind gave me Some thing else in the Evening -hope that we will be at St. Jagoe in 3 or four days at most if this wind stands -Shortend Sail often for Ships a Stiern -CloseWeather with rain at times -Wind NE Ship course SW:B:W went by the Log 95 miles Latt ob 25:10 North

15/ a little better to day I never wish'd more to see my Alicia than now -Oh my God what it is to Love so tenderly as I doe my dear Sweet Alicia and Son -order to take the Bark -much Troubled with the hart Burn Since ever I was first taking ill -hope in God will again be quit well in a few day -Shortened Sail for the Ships a stairn -Strong wind and Pleasing Weather -Wind EN:E: the Ships course S:W: went by the Log Since Yesterday Noon 130 Miles Latt observade in To day 23:28 North

16/ Thank my gracious God for being so much better to day, I trust in his goodness that he his hard my prayers, oh if my dearly dearly Beloved woman know that I was ill how unhappy She would be, Blessed God Protect her and my Sweet Ralphie in health and welfare is my constante Prayer -often Shortened Sail for the Ships a Stairn to come up to day -Still Strong wind and Pleasent Weather -wind N.E: and a good wind for use course S:W: went by the Log Since Yesterday Noon untill to day 12 oClock 157 Miles Latte. observad in to day 21..23 North

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17/ a great dele Better than I have been Yet thank my God for it also Mr. Arundell for his kind attention -Strong wind Still and Pleasing Weather with a following Sea -Wind N:EB:E the Ship Course S:W½S and went by the Log Since 12 oClock untill to day Noon 174 Miles -Not bad going for a Transport deeply loaded -Latte. obs. 18:55 North

18/ Quit well to day thanks to my blessed God our heavenly father for being So good to me and family hope in the Lord that my ever honourd dearly Beloved wife and Sweet Boy are well then I am compleatly happy -fresh gales from the NEBE and Hazey Weather -Shortened Sail for the Ships a stairn -Split the Fore Top Sail -the Comr. made the Signal for the fleet to Shorten Sail -Saw the Island of St Lucia one of the Cape De Vere Islands -Ships cours S:SW: went by the Log Since Yesterday 166 miles from 12 Noon untill 12 to day Latt 16.30

19/ Quit Recovered from my late illness -cannot Return too much thanks to my maker for it -dreamt of being with Reynolds at the Lovells last night hope he is well poor fellow -Still Strong wind from the E:N:E: with Hazey Weather -the Ship Stiring S:B:E: -Saw theland of the Island of Bonavista another of the Cape De Vere Island -The Comd. made the Signal for the Ship to come in to there Stations Lay too for 5 hour -10 oClock the Island of May another of the Cape De Vere -11 oClock Lay the Land of the Island of St Jagoe -Capt Meridith put the four Convict women Elizh. Dudgeon, Marget Hall, Elizh. Pully, Charlott Ware out of Irons whome I had put in Irons on the 9 of this month for fighting ther was never three great whores living than they are, the four of them that Went throu the Bulk head while we lay at the Mother Bank -I am convinced the[y] will not be long out of them the[y] are a disgrase to ther Whole Sex B…..s

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that they are I wish all the Women Wair out of the Ship -Log Since Yesterday Noon Untill to day dito 104 Miles Latte. 14.58 North-

20/ I am greatly disapointed in the Commr. not going after attemting it the wind would not let use -most wait with patience untill we get to South America which is a very long passaged -Gentle Breezes from the E:N:E: and Hazey Weather our Course South -how long will it be before I heer from my Beloved Alicia -went by the Log Since Yesterday Noon Untill to day dito 99 Miles Latt 13.13N

21/ the Sun very hot to day -what will it be Should we be becalmd on the Line -Modrate Breeze from the N:E: -Ships course South -all the fleet in company -Log for 24 hours 108 Miles Latt 11:57 North

22/ to-morrow oh my Great God three Years is the day that you made me the most happy of men on the face of the earth for Which I shall never forget your goodness, for never did man posses Such Treassure before as is centerd in her, dear Blessed Woman the most tender best and Beautifulest of her Sex, god out of his great goodness grant her health and wellfare is the Sinceer Prayer of Your Servant -O Lord I will alwayse keep the 23rd. of June as long as I have breath in my Body and alwayse make it a happy day of it Wheather at home or a Broad -I have ask Capt. Walton, Mr. Laurance the first Mate and Mr. Short the 2d Mate of the Ship to par take along with my Mess Mates and Self of my happiness and will Spend the day as happy as the Ship will per mitt if I thought that I Should have been So unhappy at leaving my family behind I should never have come away from them -I did not know half how much I love them or all the gains on earth Should never have made me leave them O dear Sweet Alicia my dear Beloved Alicia and Sweet Boy -Modrat Breeze from the N -Course South Log 77 Miles Latt 10.47 N.

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23/ Blessed Lord God, Heavenly father, accept of my Prayer and thanks for my Self and Your Servant Betsey Alicia for joing our hands and Hearts this day three Years in happy Union -Oh Gracious Jesus in what manner Shall I humble myself to make you ane recompence for giving me so heavenly a Gift -oh my Beloved God protect her and Self in health and welfare and that of our dear plege of our love which you have been So kind and good to give use Bless him in all his Actions and be his protector good Jesus, what would I give to bee with my Sinceer Alicia this day -I only want that to make me most Sinceerly happy for with her I cannot be otherwayse than happy dear Heavenly woman the best of wives the most Sinceerest friend and the kindest of Mothers where is a nother to be found her equal -none on earth tender Beautiful Lovely to excess happy man that I am -never after it pleases god that I Return to my much Beloved Alicia Shall any thing Seperat me from them dear good Woman I did not know thy Worth or I should not gone on this long absents -oh how I long for the months to fly away to restore to my Alicia my friend my dear wife and Beautiful little engaging Son oh Sweet boy what would Your father give for a kiss of Your Mother and You -oh I think I heer him cry pappa pappa as I am taking my hat to goe out -dear Sweet Sound musick to my poor ears the only happiness that I have is the kissing of my Betseys dear Pictor and my little Boys hair that She Sent

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I would not part with them for a Captains Commission for with out them I Should be the most unhappy of men now living -May the Almighty be a guard over my wife Son and Self then we shall want for nothing -I could write abouth them for ever but most leave off and See a bout getting dinner -thank god that it is Still Modrate Breeze from the North as I now can enjoy my friends the better as I wish to be happy -This day wind from the E:N:E: Course South went by the Log 60 Miles -The Weather been cloudy had no obervation to day

24/ Made my friends as happy as I in the Ship could and the[y] wair happy as the[y] Saw that it maid me happy on Account of it being Yesterday may Weding day - I gave them a cold dinner wine Beer and Cyder which was all that I had -the doctor Faddy and Self Sagn untill 10 oClock at Night -dear happy day I hope my dear Alicia keep it when My God Shall She and I be together to keep it -god only knows how Much I love her never did man love Woman So as I doe her dear Tender Soul the best of her Sex, if God keeps me in life I will always have Some friends to dine with me that day for it was the bestand happiest day that ever I Saw and will also keep that of our dear Sons dear Sweet Boy -I hope that he will be like his mother then he will be Beautiful in deed -have a pain in my head to day from the drinking Yesterday hope it will goe off Soon otherwayse very well -hope to remain So for my Alicia and Son's Sake -Dreamt last night that Mrs. Copland

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was broght to Bed of a Son if So I wish her joy or when ever it is and wish Mattw. all the happiness that this world affords Departed this life Patrick Delany Convict which has been Expected ever Since he came on board -a fue Sick only but non very bad Excep Parkenson one of the Convict women which is her own falt -Thunder and Lightening all round -Shours of havey rain -Log 51 -Wind South -Latt to day 9.11 North.

25/ Thunder and Lightening with Havey Shours of Rain all day -Log 43 Latte. 8:38 North.

26/ Light airs of wind and Verable the Sun Exceedingly hott to day Log 29 miles -I wish to god that the wind would come fair otherwayse we shall make a long passaged and the Ship will get very Sickly -thank god that we have none on board that is very bad -Latt 8.48 North gone ten miles back again than wher we was Yesterday-

27/ Very havey Squals of wind and rain all day -all the Ships in company -Log 42 Miles Latte. 8:8 North

28/ dreamt of being with my beloved Alicia -oh why did the dear Sweet Woman learn me to believe in dreems if she had Should not have been so unhappy as I am at this present momont from dreaming that my Alicia took a dead louse from herself and gave it me -oh unlucky dream for have often herd her say that dreaming of lise was a certain Sign of Sickness -oh my Gracious God protect her and Son in health and welfare is

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the most Sincer prayer of her fond and affectioned Clark -when ever it pleases god to restore me to my dear beloved Betsey my fond wife and dear Sweet boy never will I leave them for living as I have done Since that fatal day the 12 of March last have been in Missary ever Since -Havey Squals of rain and wind with dito of thunder and Lightening -Log 28 miles Latt 7:32 North.

29/ Saw a strange Sail to the South west standing to the W. -She hoisted portigues Coulors and comig dount to Speake the Comd. who sent his boat on board of her find that She is bound from Lisbon bound RioJanirio in South America the Same place that we are going too -wish in Christ that the wind would come fair -a great number of fish about the Ship -Mr. Laurance the first mate caught three Dolphins and one Bonetta with the grains -gentle Breeze and pleasent Weather Log 63 miles Since Yesterday 12 oClock Latte. by ob 7:31 North

30/ Very little wind all day and that from the Southwd the worst wind that can blow for Use -the Portigues Vessel in Company and going the Same Way that we are -Log 43 Miles Latte. by obs. 7:27 North

July the first

Squaly all round with constant Heevy rain all day -dreamt again of being at home with my dear Betsey my only friend -it must be from doing nothing the Whole day but of thinking about them that

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makes me dream So often of them -I hope they are well then I am happy -Log 57 miles -Latte. 6.55 North

2/ fresh wind and Cloudy Weather -The Commr. made the Signal to tack Ship all the fleet in Company -The Portigues could not keep up with use parted Company with her in the night -Log 80 Miles Latt by obs. 6:39 North.

3/ was cald up by the Capt of the Ship last night informing use that his men had brock throu the Womens Convicts Bulk head again and that he had caught four of the women in the mens place -four of the Number that had gone throu while we lay at the Mother Bank & two of them that I had put in Irons while we lay at Teneriff for fighten -I thought as I have Said before that these D..…d troubelsem Whores it would not not be long before the[y] gott ther again -made the Signal to Speak the Comr. the Capt went on board the Commr. who order the men that the women wair with to be brought on board of him Sent the Carpenter the Boatswain the Steward and one of the Seamen being the four men that Elizh. Dudgeon Elizh. Pully Elizh. Thackly Sarah McCormick wair with Whome the Comr. flogd except the Carpenter and order the four Women to be keep in Irons all the Way -if I had been the Commr. I Should flogd the four Whores also -fresh Breeze from the Southard Log 54 miles Latt the Same as Yesterday -order came on board from Major Ross for which See in the order Book of this date

4/ little wind to day Log 47 miles Latte. 6:22 North

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last night one of the Marines wives was brought to Bed of a fine Boy the Child has got a defect in his right hand otherwise the Mother and it are as well as the come Saying is as can be expected

5/ caught a large Shark to day -the agent made the Signal for all Masters -the master went on board the Commondore to Riceeve orders and returned Soon after with a Shoulder of Mutton from the Commr. to Mr. Faddy wife Servant who was yesterday brought to bed and also with following order Respeting the Water

When the Sirius hoist a Blue flag with a Yellow Cross at the Main Top Gallant Mast head the officers Seamen Marines and Convicts are the to goe on allowance of water -Three pints for the Twenty four hours, one half to be served in the Morning and the remainder in the afternoon -A Lieutenant of Marines with a Serjeant or Corporal and tuo of the Convicts always to be present when the Water is Served that part of Hold wher the Water is kept is never to be opend but in the presence of those appointed to See the Water Served and the Serjeant or Corporal and the two Convicts are to be changed every day -the Water that is Necessary for the Stock is to be given out at the time the Water is Served to the people and the Quantity Issued daily to be marked in the Ships Log Book.

The Surgeon to have whate Water he Judges Necessary for the Sick and a proper Quantity of Water is to be delivered out every morning for the Coppers which the Officer and Men appointed to See the Water Served will See put in the Coppers --

The Orders to be read to the Ships Company the Marines and Convicts.

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One Quart of Water a man to be allowed for the Coppers

Sign A Phillip

M: S: Sirius at Sea July 5 1787

about four oClock this after noon the Sirius made the above Signal for the fleet to be put on the above allowance of Water -I hope in Christ that the wind will come fair, that we may not be put on a shorter allowance than three pints in the Twenty four hours, for it is a great Way to Rio Janiero and no licklyhoods of Getting ther Soon with this Wind
I trust in gods goodness that he will protect use from Sickness as he has hitherto done -Spoke Kellow and Davy who informed use that Capt. Shea was very ill and that it was the Surgeons oppinion that he would not live I hope he will Recover for his wife and Young family Sake for no body knows the loss of Parent but them that has Experienced Such a loss for instance My Beloved Betsey when she lost her Tender Mother dear good Woman she was; a loving wife and a Most Tender and Kind Mother, a Sinceer friend with ane open hand and purse to the

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needy and poor -my dear Beloved Alicia has all the Virtues of the Best of Women that Was (her Mother) -Capt. Walton has given me a puppy have cald it Efford after the dear Sweet place wher first I came acquainted with my Alicia my Vertious Wife -Capt Merideth order one of the Corporals to flog with a rope Elizh. Dudgeon for being impertinent to Capt. Meridith -the Corporal did not play with her but laid it home which I was very glad to see -then order her to tied to the pump She has been long fishing for it which She has at last got untill her hearts containt -Latte.

6/ Nothing exstrodinary to day -Latte.

7/ caught to very fine Bonaties with the grains to day -Latte.

Sunday the 8 July 1787
8/ caught a very large Shark one Bonetta 2 Dolphin with the hook and one very large Dolphin withe grains -thank god for the fish as it is a very good fresh male and Made into chouder eats most Exellence -I wish we may get Some fish Every day which will Save our Stock as it begines to grow low having now only 5 fouls and one Small pigg beloning to the Mess -Saw a Sloop

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Standing to the North Ward the Commr. made the Signall for the fleet to tack came up withe Sloop that we Saw in the morning -the Supply Spoke her dont know wher She is from or Bound too -Latte.

Munday the 9 July 1787

9/ caught a large She Shark this morning with 37 Young ones in her -the Same Weather that we have had for these 8 days past thank god for his goodness in Keeping Use from Sickness and permitting the two or three that have being Slightly ill to recover -Spoke the Alexander Transport -Saw John Johnson my old companion in the Dutch Service and Maitland Sharp my old School fellow well as also Balmain the Surgeon and all on board very well -Latte.

Tuesday the 10 July 1787

Was taking very ill in the Night order Some Phisex was very ill all day I wish to god the wind would change -the Weather has been Exceeding hott for these Several days past and very little wind -Latte.

Wednesday the 11

Still very ill and have been all Night could not close my Eyes for

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thinking what would become of my belove Alicia and dear Sweet Boy if any thing Should happen to me -Gracious God Spair me for Mywife and childs Sake o Blesed Christ doe -for what will become of them -order again to take the bark the doctor informs me that my ilness is only from the change of climat and that I will be well again in a day or two -I trust in god that he will be so good as to restore me a gain to my former good state of health -Latte.

Thursday the 12

thank my Gracious God for his goodness in given me health again hope to be quite well in a day or two -dreamt last night of having been with my dear Alicia and Miss Turner in dock and that my Tender love was sitting at the fire with her night cap on and Seemd very low- I hope in gods goodness that ther is nothing the matter with her for if I know ther was I should certainly goe mad -heavens grant ther is nothing amiss with her or our dear child -god preserve them Both is my most Sinceer prayer -I Shall now be the most Unhappy of men living untill I dream of them again -oh why did my Betsey make

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me believe So much in dreams -I hope that I shall dream of My dearest wife my most Sinceer friend (what Tender name shall I Mention of my Alicia that will make it Sound more dear to my Ears for she is by all that is Sacrad the most lovely of Women) to night -nothing Extraordinary has happend to the fleet Since my last and have gone very little on our way to Rio Janerio -Latte

Friday the 13

the fleet all in company thank god I was with my betsey last night again by which I am to day in a little better Spirits than I was Yesterday the dreaming last night of My betsey given me Gold has quite recoverd me again -Thanks to Mr. Arundell also for his very Kind attention for he realy is very Kind and tender to me when I am any wayse ill -I know that if my Alicia was here She would thank him most kindly for it -Spoke the Scarborough and Kellow informd me that Capt. Shea was much better thank god for it and I am heartly glade it is so for his Wife and Young family Sake -Latte.

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Saturday the 14

I am exceedingly glade that we have got over the line to day at Six oClock hope we will have a little better wind this Side of the World than we had the other Side -read this day part of the Tragady of Douglas oh with what Sinceer love dose Lady Randolph exspress herself for the Death of Douglas & her lost child and the timeless death of her Brother, in the begining of the first Act -how hard it is on the part of Lord Randolph who loves his wife Sinceerly and she only Returns that love with friendship -I love the character of Anna, but I am affraid that Glenalvan from his first Speech has Some Treachery in Vue hope not but Some thing fortells me he has -Latte.

Sunday the 15

the weather Exceedingly hot -all the fleet in company and Ship will lay her course with the wind would come a little more aft -amonst other thing that in conversation after dinner the Coudrys family was brought on the carpet When Mr. Faddy informed the

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company that if ever woman was - that Hanah Coudry was while at Mrs. Fuges in Stone House by Mr. Perry then also at Fuges -I ask him how he could Say So, Faddy made Answer that he was certain of it as Mr. Perry had as good as told him So -I thought when I went to See Miss Coudry at Mr. Simons in Plymouth after Mr. Fuges- things wair told off that Mr. Perry then took libertys with her while I was in the Room that he as a married man Should not have done and more So on her Side as a Virtious Young Woman ought not to have Sufferd, which I mentioned to my beloved Betsey, the moment that I came home -if it is So as Mr. Faddy Says, I am exceedingly Sorry for her father and Mother and her other two Sisters but cannot Say I am very Sorry for her to take up with a man whome She know was a Married man and a father of a family and he cannot be any thing but a Rascal which certainly most be -Latte

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Munday the 16

thank God for having the Wind a little More fair that we had it for the 3 weeks past -hope we will get into port in a fortnight now if this wind stands -Read the remainder of the Tragady of Douglas this oh it is a Sweet play -what ane innocent Sweet Speech that is of Young Norval when he informs Lord and Lady Randolph whome he is and wher his father lives, on the Grampine hills -My father feeds his flock [etc] [etc] and what are the emotions in the Breast of Lady Randolph when She Sees the features and shape of her lost and Stained Husband Douglas in that of Young Norval -little dose She know fond Mother that he is her long lost Son or she would not have let him gone to the field with her Lord -What a Villain Glenalvon is if it had not been for him her Son had lived and She fond mother had not taken the rash step which She did -but Still I cannot think that She Loved

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as my Betseys My Virtious Alicia dose -heavens knows how much She and I loves, the Tear of Sorrow would not Refrain from rolling down my cheeks at the affecting Scain in this play. The Commondor made the Signal for the fleet to make more Sail -Latte. Obs. To day 1:23 South -poor Efford got his leg hurt this morning I hope he will recover on Account of the Name of the dear Sweet place I have cald him after -Latte.

Tuesday the 17

thank god that we have got a fair wind at last -gave one of the men convicts Some Silk thread white to cover Some button moules also Some cotton thread which Arundell gave me to get a pair of groves made of -the day Exceedingly hott -hope we will be at Rio in fourteen days from this -all the fleet in Company -thank God that I have been So Exceedingly well for these Several days past hope in Christ I will remain So -Latte. 4.17 South

Wednessday the 18

Saw the Alexander Send her Boat on board the Charlott and Return on board with Mr. White the Surgeon

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General -the Alexander Soon after made the Signal to Speak the Commondore from which I think that Some of the officers on board of her are dead or very ill or the Ship is become very Sickly -I hope in god neather for Should Sickness once come into the Ship dreadfull most be the consequence hope in my Great God that he will keep use from it, as his goodness has all along done -Sure he is very kind to use, and much we ought to thank him for it from the bottom of my heart I Return him my thanks morning and night

Sergt. Stuarts Youngest child was most kild by one of the Convicts letting it drop out of his hand into the fore hold -I should have been Exceedingly Sorry if any thing Should happent to it, for it is a Sweet little fellow and alway puts me in mind of my dr. Sweet Ralphie when I See it -the Supply Brigg haild use and ask use if we had Spoke the commondor to day -Answered not he then told use that is was the Commrs. orders

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that we Should have two Quarts a Water a day in the Room of three pints -thank god for -Elizh. Barbur one of the Convict Women abused the Doctor in a most terrible man[ner] and Said that he Wonted to….her and cald him all the names that She could think of -after dinner Capt. Meredith enquird into the matter and ask her how She could raise Such a report and abuse Mr. Arundell So She Still in Sisted that it was true She was very much in liqour

She was order on a pair of leg irons when She getting them on She begane to abuse Capt. Meridith in a much worse manner than She had done the doctor -She cald him every thing but a Gentle man and Said She was no more a Whore than his wife -She then begane and abused Faddy and I wonder how She come to forget me amonst the number, in all the course of my days I never hard Such exspertions come from the

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Mouth of human being -the Capt order her hands to tied be hind her back and to be gact to prevent her from making noise -She hoped and She was certain that she Should See use all thone over board before we got to Botany Bay- from the Bottom of my heart I dont think that the doctor Mr. Arundellever offer any Such a thing to that Brute -She disired Meredith to come and kiss her C…for he was nothing but a Lousy Rascall as we Wair all -I wish to god She Was out of the Ship -I would reather have a hundered more men than to have a Single Woman -I hope in the Ships that ever I May goe in herafter there may not be a Single Woman -caught two Bonatas this Morning but the Seamen caught them So none came to our Share -Latte.

Thursday the 19 Elizh. Barbur Remaind in that position that She was left in untill 6 oClock this Morning when She was let goe down and order up again

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and her hands again tied behind her back -the Seamen caught a very fine fish to day morning -I am glad to find that Sergt. Stuarts little Boy is better and the doctor Says that it has no bones brok -A great number of fish about the Ship to day -the fleet is very much Scatter -Latte. obs. to day 5:58 South.

Friday the 20

the Convict woman order to be punished the Same way as Yesterday- the day Exceedingly hott -caught by the Seamen 2 Bonattas both very large fish a great number about the Ship -hoisted out a boat to Scrub the Sides and bottom She being exceedingly foull with grass and Shells -Lay too to let the Lady Penryn come up. She Sailing So Exceedingly bad -Served out the water to day begining my Second week for all hands on Board According to the order Received the Commondor -made the Supplys Signal to come within haile -Latt ob in to day 6:51 South

Saterday the 21 got wett this morning in Seing the Water Served out for the Ships Company and lost my pencle by it -the day a great dele cooler than it was Yesterday -gave one of the men convicts Some thread to make me a nett for my head as the night caps are too warm and the[y] come of every night -the young child that was born the third of this month in the morning is also crippled in its right leg -I am Exceedingly Sorry for it poor little thing its hand is the Same as a ducks foot- the doctor has cut the fingers a Sunder once and will be obliged

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to cut them once more when we comes into harbour -have not found myself So well Since I have been at Sea -Slept Exceedingly well all night -have come to a Resulition not to open the case that contains my dear beloved wifes picture but once a week for fear that Some accident Should befall it So that So that I must now be content to kiss the little bag that it contains dear Sweet treasures -oh my beloved woman little doe you know how much I love you I god only knowsto what Excess that I doe -got my frame finished for my Betsey but I doe not think it good a nuff for her but Since I had It made for her will keep it untill I am able to give it her -oh when Shall that happy time come I wish it was to morrow -got a nother pair of my Trouser done have only on pair more to doe -gave a pair of old Stocking to be cutt up to make me Socks being in great Wont of them

Latt ob in to day 7:58 South -the Convict finished my Gloves this afternoon the[y] fitt very well -Shall give him thread to make me another pair for I am in great Want of them -had Some chouder for dinner to day thank God for it as I have had not a fresh dinner this week before -hope we shall be able to get Some fish to morrow -the fleet very much scaterd -the Commondore made the Charlett and Boroughdoles Signal to close or to come nearer him

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Sunday the 22 got up this Morning early and washd my Self all over -the Supply Brigg haild use and ask use what was our reason that we kept So fare to Wind Ward and why we did not Set our top Gallen Studding Sails -Faddy has had no Sleep he having a great number Bugges in the Small place wher he Sleeps has kild above a hunder this morning with oil of Tar -thank God that I have not one in my bed and hope I shall have none -the Ship is Swarming with them every body complains of them Except Capt. Meredith and Self who Sleep in cotts

Latte. obs. in to day 9 8 South -Capt Meridith put Margt. Hall one of the Woman in irons for Sh……between decks he handcuft her with Elizh. Barbar that abandond wrecth and took her leg irons off - I thought as I have Said once before that Margett Hall would Not be long out of these ornimonts that I put on her at Teneriff for her bad behavour ther -She was one of the Woman that went throu the Holl to the Seamen at the Mother Bank -Spoke the Scarborough and find them all well on board which I am very Glade -hope the[y] will remain So as I wish the Whole fleet

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Munday the 23 hard Squales with havy rain but thank god the wind is come abaft the beam -I now that we will be in Rio in a few days wher I hope to be able to Send a letter a Way home the day after our arrival to my ever dear and Tender Alicia Clark my much beloved wife -what would I give to heer from her and that She and my Son are well dear Sweet fellow -I Suppose that he has forgott his fond father who loves his mother and him dearly -Latte. ob to day 10:10 South -gave Mrs. Hart one of the Convict woman Some thread to make me a nother pair Trousers -the Commondore carried away his main Top Sail Yard inthe Slings -the doctor desired Margt. Hall out of Irons being very unwell

Tuesday the 24

it blowd very hard in the night -the fleet all in company -put Mrs. McNamara both legs in Irons for being very impertinent to the Convict cook put also again Elizh. Barbor in Irons who was let out when Margt. Hall was Yesterday She being hand cuft with her -hand cuft her with Elizh. Tackny and put leg Irons on Eliz Pully who was hand cuft with Eliz Tackny before -got my two Bandows done and the[y] fitt very well hope the[y] will remain better on my head than my night caps -although the wind blows hard it is fair and hope it will Remain So that we

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may Soon be at Rio Janeiro -thank God for being So kind to use, in keeping use So healthy having No Sick on board which is a very great blessing -latte. obs. in to day 11.49 South

Wednesday the 25

blow very hard in the night -all the fleet in company -Split the Jib and main Top Gallen Sails -a great Sea from the South East -Shipt Several in the cours of the day -the doctor beg the S: Mc cormick might be put out of Irons She being very unwell -Latte. obs in to day 13:26 S the wind has blowing very hard alday and Seems if it would blow harder Thursday the 26

got very little Sleep from the rolling of the Ship -blow Exceedingly hard in the night -Split the fore Top G: Sail in the night -abused the doctor for giving use So bad a dinner he being co[ok] for the week as a pice of pork Some potatoe and a pumpking piy -the doctor desired that Eliz Pully might be put out of Irons She being very ill having a blister on her -a feu Sick on board but none that are very ill -Latte. 15.4 South -the commondor made the Signal for to come and See the Longe. by his Time pice which we Saw to be 29.34W -the Goulden Grove carried away her fore Top G: Mast which is the third Since we left England

Friday the 27

very Squaly with hard Shours of rain -the Boroughdale carried away her For Top G Mast -Latte. ob in to day 16:33 South -gave the wood to the cabinet maker to make my beloved Betsey a writing desk -hope the[y] will make it well on her Account -caught 3 Bonettas to day -gave one to Capt Walton Saturday

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made the Signal (a blue Flag atthe main Top G: M Head) for the Ships to close and keep near the commanding officer -Soon after he made the Signal for the Ships to get in to ther Stations (a Blue Flag at the Fore Top G: M. Head) the wind Strong but fair -the commondore made the Lady Penryns Signal (a whit Flag at the Mizen Peek) to come in to his boat -Latte. in to day 18:5 South -Spok the Scarborough all well

Sunday the 29

a very fine Breeze and as fair as it can blow -the Supply Lieut Ball haild use and informed use to keep a good look out for in the track that we are now going ther is ane Island laid down which the[y] dont know wher abouts it is -all well on board the Supply -Capt. Walton kild a very fine hogg and Sent use a loin which is very good of him -hope Soon to be into port wher we may have fresh Beff again -opend the case of my dr. Beloved Betseys pictour and gave it a hunder kiss dear Sweet woman for herself and my dr. Boy -latte. ob in to day 19.32 S the convict woman finished the pair of Trousers that I gave her to make and the[y] fit very well -the commondor made the Signal to come and See the Longe. by his time pice which is 33.12 West -a very large came close in board the Ship -a great number of flying fish came on board in the morning Watch

Munday the 30 Still a very find Breeze and what is more a fair wind -have a great head ack -Latte. in to day 20:39 South -dreamt of being with my beloved Betsey and Son god Bless them both -Capt. Meridith ask me to day if I know

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Tuesday the 31

Still a very fine Breeze the Same wether that we had Yesterday -all the fleet in company but the Lady Penryn a great Way a stairn -three or four of the convicts complaining to day of being ill -the doctor Says that there is none very bad -Latte. ob in to day 21:48 South

Wednesday August the 1st.

all the fleet in company the Lady Penryn a good way a stairn -She Sails very bad for She was up with the fleet last night -the Commondor hoisted his broad pendant at the main Top G: Mast (which is Red with a Swallow Tail) I wonder he did not doe it long before now -a very fine day the wind the Same as it has been for the Several days past -hope to be into port in a day or two at most -Latt. in to day 22:35S -the commondor made the Signal (a white pendentat the Ensing Staf) to come and See the Lond. by his time pice but he carring to much Sail could not come up with him -Capt Meridith put Elizh. Barbor and Elizh. Thackny in irons together and Elizh. Dudgeon and Elizh. Pully together -the doctor having reported them well again Except Sarah McComick -the damed whores the moment that the[y] got below fel a fighting amonst one a nother and Capt Meridith order the Sergt. not to part them but to let them fight it out which I think he is very wrong in letting them doe so -the Fisbourn haild use and ask use how we all wair on board and found them all well the same as we are thank God

Thursday the 2 got early up for I could not Sleep on Account of dreaming of being with my beloved Betsey -hope in god that ther is nothink amiss with her or my Son -found a strange Sail in company with the fleet who hoisted Portigues coulers -Soon out Saild the Stranger although she is standing the Same way that we are -lost my dog Efford overboard I am apt to think that he was thrown over board by the first mate if I was certain I would make some of the men give him a good thrashing -I am sorry that I lost him poor dog for he begane to be very fond of me -the Commondor Sent the Supply Brigg ahead which

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I think is to look out for the land -Latte in to day 23–1 South -the commondore made the Signal (a white pendant at the Ensings staf) for to come and See the Loge. by his time pice which we Saw to be 40:25 West -the Supply made the Signal (which is hoisting her Ensing) for Seeing the land -Saw Soon after the land under the Lee Bow

Friday the the 3 got up early to serve the water to all hands on board -the land very near use but will not get into port as it is quit calm and very likly to remain So -got my beloved Alicias desk done all to the lock and hinges and green cloath which I hope to be able to get at Rio -I am happy to find that we are So near a place from whence I shall be able to write to my only friend dear Sweet woman -what would her fond Clark give to know how She and my dear heavenly Boy is all that I have in the world for to be with them -the commondore made the Signal (a dutch Jack at the Mizen Top mast head) for the fleet to bring too as he finds the fleet will not be able to come to ane Anchor to night

Sarah Mccormick taking very ill this after noon -the doctor has been oblige to Bleed her twice to day and Says that She will not live the night out -She is now quit Speachless I am apt to think (God forgive) if it is not So, that She is eating up with the P…She is one of them that went throu the Bulk head to the Seamen -I hope She has given them some thing to remember her -never was ther a Set of greater rascals together than the[y] are -the[y] are ten thousand times wors than the convicts and if the convicts had any thought to make ther escapt the[y] would assist them

Saterday the 4 the convict woman Still very ill -the doctor has been oblige to bleed her three times Since Yesterday which makes it 5 times -little wind all night and very little all to day -Shall not get into night -the commordore made the Signal for the fleet to Tack (ane English Jack at the Fore Top En M. Head) about twelfe he Tack again -two Small boats and a Strange Ship in Sight which come out of the Harbour

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Sunday the 5 it was calm all night -I am affraid that we will not be able to get in to day for ther is no wind -took my beloved Betseys pictour out of the little bag and kist it a hunder times my dear beloved woman -hope in god that She is well as that of our dear Sweet boy -a bout twelf oClock a little Breeze Sprung up hope we will be able to get into port to day -½ past four the commondore made the Signal (a chequered flag at the Mizen Peek) for the fleet to prepair to Anchor Still very little wind

Sarah McCormick Still very ill -the doctor has been up almost all night with her and has Bleed her now Eight times Since She first taking with the Stoppages of her breath -all the fleet in company -the land very near and the Strange Sail that we Saw Yesterday Still in Sight and 3 Small Boats -a very large turtle past very near the Ship -I wish that I had a pice of him for Supper to night -the commondor made the Signal to come to ane anchor at half past Eight (two lights at the Ensing Staf and fired two Guns) came to ane Anchor at ½ past ten at night in road of Rio Janerio

Munday the 6 all the Ships at ane Anchor round use and the land of both Sides of use very high rocky Mountains all cover over with green trees -the commrs. boat came on board with order for the Capt of the Ship to goe on board the Sirius -the doctor went in board the charlett with a Sick list to the Surgeon General -Capt. Meridith went on board the Sirius respecting Elizh. Barbar Behavour -orders came on board for the Ship get under weght when the Sea Breeze Sets in and to goe up in the harbour -I wish to god that I could Send a letter (on board that Ship that is now under Way for Lisbon) to my beloved Alicia -Capt Shea came on board to See use -he looks Still

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very ill but he ought to thank god for his being So well as he is -he informs use that one of there Seamen fell from the main Top Gallen Yard Yesterday and frackterd his head and brock his arm all to pices but the Surgeon Says that he still will doe very well -Sarah McCormick still very ill -the doctor thinks her a great dele better than she was Yesterday -order come on board for to let every body have what water the[y] please thank god for it -got under way at half after 2 oClock and Stood in to the harbour as did all the fleet -a shore boat came along Side with Some black men in her and hove Several oranges on board -one the Right hand going in is a battry in ane opening close to the Waters edge the Same on the left hand -on the top of a very high hill and lines all the way down to the first Battry a very Strong fort on the Right hand almost even with the Water

when the Commd. came abreast of this fort he Saluted it with 13 Guns which the fort returnd with Same Number -one the left hand almost oppisid to the fort that Saluted ther is a nother fort but not near So Strong as it -a little father one the left hand is a Squar fort one an Island which we past also -the Charott came on board of use ther bein little wind

Spoke to Creswell and Poulden and find that the[y] have been very well as also Tensh -3 Boats with Several Gentlemen came along Side which throw Several oranges on board -at half after 5 the commd. made the Signal (a Checkerd flag at the Mizen peek) for the fleet to come to ane Anchor -came to anchor at half past 7 oClock in the Harbour of Rio Janaria South America -Rodney one of the Boys cald So from being on Board Ld. Rodneys Ship in the Accion of the 12 of April 1782 fell from the Staboard [set?] harpons over board but was got in again without hourting himself much except been brused from lighting one the Anchor befor he fell in the water

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Tuesday the 7 caught Several fish with lines out of the cabin windous which the[y] call old wives -Lieut Long & Fuzer and the commondors Sectary came on board with orders (for which See the orders in the orderly Book) Long ask me if I wish to goe a Shore to morrow to be intrudused to the Viz King as the[y] term him -I told him I had no particulor desire and Seeing Faddy ancious I declined going So Capt. Merideth and Faddy gave in ther names that the[y] would goe -at 10 oClock the Commd. made the Signal for the fleet to moor Ship -at 11 oClock we got under way to get father up the harbour -at one oClock let goe the Anchor near the commd. -after dinner the doctor and I went on board the Scarborou to see the lads ther wher we Staid to Tea and Supper -Sarah McCormick Still very ill She being the only one that we have Sick onboard -Lieut Maxwell came on board to ask Capt. Meridith if he would Exchange a Sergeant with him which Capt. M: would not doe

Wednessday the 8 Capt. M: and Faddy went on board the Sirius at ½ past 9 oClock from that to goe on shore with the rest to the Viz Roys -Shifted our birth again -fresh Beef and greens came on board for the Marines and convicts -at 1 oClock Capt. M: and Mr. F: returnd and are very much taking with the Town -intend going to Wait on the comd. to morrow and from that I mean to goe on shore to enquir if ther are any Ships heer bound to Europe that I may Send a letter with them to my beloved Alicia bless her and that of my dear Sons -I wish them health and happiness is the most Sinceer prayer of her fond and affectioned husband and fond father -god protect them always

Thursday the 9 Raind very all last night and all this fore noon -Lieut Long came on board with order (for which See the orderly Book) -the doctor went on board the the Charlott to the Surgeon General respecting a cask of wine that has leak out -the commd. Sent Sent for Mr. Arundell to come on board of him wher he Staid dinner and returned in the boat with Major Ross who came on board to enquir into Elizh. Barber complaint which She has wrot to the comd. when he found the complaint but fixious

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Rise order to be Served a pound a day in the room of our pound a Bread -ment to have gone a shore to day for a walk but it been So bad a day did not wish to goe for to get Sick -for what would become of my dear well Beloved Alicia and that Tender Sweet Boy of ours -thank god that I find there is a Ship here bound to London and will Sail much a bout the Same time for ther that we will for the Cape of good hope -I shall write a long letter to my Adorabl Sweet and Sinceer Alicia -god out of his great goodness bless her and I wish her a good night for I suppose She is in bed long before this for it is now 11 although it is not 8 oClock now with use So god protect her and my Ralphie

Friday the 10 Faddy went on board the Charlott According to the orders of Yester to Sit as a member on a court martial -Capt. Meridith and the doctor went a Shore Soon after Breakfast and returned to dinner -Capt Hunter of the Sirius and Major Ross came on board Soon after they went on Shore and inform me to tell Capt. Meridith that he had Settled all the matter Respecting Elizh. Barbor with the comd. -Faddy Returns after dinner from Scarborough (wher he went to dinnerfrom the Charlott) with Kellow and Mr. Tolman and cald on me to goe on Shore with them which I did -landed at the Pallice and walk throu the Town and then a little way in the country

I did not See but one white woman all the time that I was on Shore and She was only peping throu the window gratings for the portagues will not permitt ther women to be Seen but the[y] behave very Polit to use -a bout two miles in the country we Stept in to a grove of oranges when the Gentleman ask use if we would walk in and offerd use knives and goe and eat oranges in the grove, he Sent his Servant with use to pull them of the Trees for use wher we eat as maney as we could and Stuft our pockets full and he would take nothing for them -his wife who is a true Native is very dark like a Mollotu

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presented me with a Nose Gay for which I thank her very much -Soon after returnd on board -from the bottom of my heart I dont beleve that ther is a Single Woman in all the place So hansom as my beloved Betsey if She Was her the[y] would Steal her from me but they must take first the last drop of my Blood before the[y] Should have her

Saterday the 11 after Break fast went on shore one the other side of the harbour wher the Town Stands with Capt Merideth wher we Staid Untill 2 oClock wher I did not See a Single white woman Except a feu Ugly Mollotues with whom we talk as well as we could -on both Sides of the road the oranges and limes are the Same as the nuttes are in England

on our Return on board found that Lieut Long had been on board with an order to discharge the following Women to the Charlott Viz Susanah Gought, Hannah Green, Francis Hart, Eliz Harvy, Mary Watkings and Ann Baighly the Six Very best Women we have in the Ship and to receive Six of the Worst from the Charlott which I dont think is right and I dont know what I shall doe now as well as the rest of use for the[y] are the only Women that can wash amonst them

Received the following Women from the Charlott Viz Margt. Stuart, Fanny Anderson, Mary Phillips, Hanah Smith, Elizh. Cool, Ann Combs -the doctor and I went on board the Alxd. to See Sharp and Balmain and John Johnson wher we staid Tea and Supper -found them all well but they have been ill Since the[y] left Teneriff

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Sunday the 12 drest and went on board the Lady Penryn to prayers wher Goe. Johnson and Wm. Collins would not let me Return but detaind me to dinner wher Major Ross dinner and Mr. Johnson the Clergyman and his wife wher Mr. Johnson Baptized one of the convict children -Returned on board with Mr. & Mrs. Johnson wher he read prayers and after Service Baptized the Marines child that was born at Sea which was Named Thomas Russel -Mr. & Mrs. Johnson Stayd Tea with use -I was to have Return on board the Lady Penryn to Tea Majr. Ross Seem to be remarkable kind to me and ask me if I expectd Mrs. C: my beloved Alicia out -I told him I did not he told me he did not know if Mrs. Ross would come out or not Yet -Shall goe on board of the Sirius to Morrow and Wait on the commd. if the Weather will permit every body on board Seemd to Behave themselfs very well while Service was performing which I am very happy off -the Tex on board the Lady Penryn was taking from the 107 Psalm be[gin]ning at the 23 Vers They that go down to the Sea in Ships and occupy their business in great Waters -his Sermon on board of use Was taking from the

Munday the 13 The Commondor and Majr. Ross came on board and gave orders to Capt Meridith (that from the bad behavour of the women on board of use and in all the Ships) that Since putting them in irons the[y] thought no punishment -order capt. Meridith to flog them the Same as the Men when the[y] behaved ill which will not be long before Some of them are -when he ask Capt. Meridith below in the cabin if he

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would try the women that wair in irons once more and if the[y] behaved ill to flog them which Capt. M: had no objections -Soon after the comd. went Capt. M: order Elizh. Barbor, Elizh. Dudgeon, Elizh. Pully and Elizh. Thackery four convict women out of irons and also Wm. McNamera one of the convict Men

the comd. ask Capt M and Self to dine with him to day -drest and went at half after one with Capt. Meridith on board the Comd. to dinner -Satt down to dinner with the Comd. Majr. Ross, Capt. Hunter, Capt. Collings, Capt. Meridith, Lieut King, Lieut Maxwell, Mr. Miller the comd. Sectary and Self and had a very good dinner -we Staid Tea then Capt. M: and Self Went on board the Scarsborough to the See the Lads ther Wher Soon after Arundell came also on board -there we Staid late and Arundell got tipsey which thank god I have not been (except on my Wedding day a little) Since I left my beloved Alicia

Tuesday the 14

Capt. M: and Faddy the doctor went on Shore Soon after Break fast I ask the Portaguese officer that is in the Guard Boat to Break fast with he came on board and drunk only one dish of Tea -he can neather Speak English or French So we could not converse with one or the other but Satt like posts -order came on board /for which See the orderly book to this date/ Balmain Surgeon of the Alexander and Sharp the Lieut of Marines came on board to See Me and Staid Supper

Wednessday the 15 Faddy went on board the Scarborough According to the orders of Yesterday from whence he after Wards went on Shore to the town as did the doctor and Capt. Meridith -dreamt of Seeing my dear Tender Alicia

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at Mr. Kempster -hope in Christ that ther is nothing the matter with her and our dear Sweet Boy -oh my God the thought makes me the most Unhappy of Men living I trust in god for the Best and he I hope is my friend

Thursday the 16

I Soon after breakfast went a Shore with Capt. M: and the doctor and Staid all the day -we walk up in the country and cald at Several houses but the[y] could not understand use -we took Some bread and cheese with use which eat under a orange tree and afterward drunk Some lemonade -the doctor and Capt. Meridith got tipsey after Supper -Faddy and Self went to bed directly after Supper wher we left them making a great Noise -Capt Shea and Lieut Davy from the Scarborought to See use -the[y] went away directly after Supper -Saw Majr. Ross, Capt. Camble and Lieut Geoe. Johnstone on Shore and the parsen and his Wife

Friday the 17

Capt M. went in his little boat a fishing he Soon after returnd to dinner -Jo. Johnston from the Alexander came on board to See me and lent him two Vol: of Magazines -I wanted him to Stay dinner but he would not -gave yesterday to one of the convict women all my dirty Linnen to wash -Lieut Long came on board with orders to release Tho. Catherall one of the Corps. whom I confined for neglect of duty and disobedience of order and for the remainder of the orders See the orderly book to this date -a nasty rain day -intend going a shore if it clears up

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Saterday the 18 it raind all day Yesterday which prevented me going a Shore as I intended and it is much the Same Weather that we had Yesterday -if it clears up will goe after dinner to See if I can get Some wood to make my a Small chest of drawers -Capt. M: and the doctor gone in Capt. M: little boat a fishing -not very well to day have caught coold and got a little Soreness in my throat -a walk a Shore will I hope take it off -this is very bad weather for my linnens -I hope it will clear up and let them get dry

after dinner Faddy and I went a shore in abay round the Nunnary to See if there wair any to be had but the Surf ran So hight that we wair in great danger of lossing the boat and perhaps Some of use being drownd -if it had not been for the Some portoguese Soldiers that wair on the Beetch that help use to hauld the boat up -I was too much adgitated to think of and how we should get of So that Faddy and Self got non thank God we got off better than I expected and with damage to the boat or the people in her except getting all of use very wett by the Sea breaking over use -Majr. Ross and Lt. Long came on board before I went on Shore to ask what NonComd. officer went on Shore to See the fresh Beef wight -my throat very Sore the doctor order me Some bark which I took a glass off before I went to bed

Sunday the 19 intended to have gone on board the Scarborough to prayers but all the boats wair from the Ship before I was drest -Capt. M: and the doctor went on Shore -Lieut Pouldon cald on board to See me but would not Stay dinner -Mr. White came on board with him to Arundell -Since I am disapointd of going on board the Scarborought will read the morning prayers and the Spalms for the day -about 3 oClock went on Shore with Capt. M: and the doctor -cald at the French mans that one the other Side of the harbour -eat a few oranges -it was late before we came on board -think my throat is better to day

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Munday the 20 the doctor and Capt. M: went on Shore Soon after break fast to the Town and I went on Shore by my Self one the other side of the harbour to collect Butterflys wher I caught a great number of beautiful one for my dear Belovd woman -I wish that She was here with me now I would give all the World if I had it

at a Gentlemans house wher I went in to rest my Self and ask for a few oranges my Tender beloved Alicias pictor Swung out of my Bosom When one of the Ladys ask me what it was and beg of me to let her See it which I did on her fathers promise that She Should return it me again -on me opening the case wher all my Treauser that I have her with me was She Said that it was impossible that ther could be so much beauty on earth -I told them that my betsey was much more So than the[y] had done her in the picter -I was glade when it was Save in its little bag again for my heart flutter all the while that it was out of my hands -lick a little Birds when the Scool Boys is handling its Young -ther wair three Young Ladys in the House that I saw none of them so handsom as my dear adorable Alicia and like the Generalty of the Women her of a Mollotue coullour -the[y] Wair all unVaild -the[y] behaved remarkable Sival to me and Wanted me to Stay dinner but I would not it was very late before I got on board and was oblige then to beg a passage in one of Store Ships boats as our boat did not come on untill it was very late -the[y] had just Sent her a way for me a little before I came on board -I was very Glade I got off as I did for the portiguese think nothing of killing a man here no more than the[y] doe a dog in England -Capt. M and the doctor kept it up again last night

Tuesday the 21 Lt. Long came on board to See if any of use wish to goe a Shore to the Viz Roys to pay our Respects to him with the Governour and Mjr. Ross it being the Prince of Brazill (the king of Portigals oldest Sons) Birth day -Faddy and my Self declining going -Capt. M: went wher he maid his bow

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got all most all my linnin irond to day -gave the remainder to wash -I am Sorry to See Capt. M. and Mr. F not on good terms for it is very disagreable for them and to See them not agree but I think Mr. F in the falt but he is to ack as he thinks proper -I hope I will Quarl with non of them -Capt. Shea and Kellow came on board and Faddy went on Shore with them to the Town -Mr. Arundell and Self went on board of the Scarborough to See the doctor and Tom davy wher we Staid Tea -the Capt. and Arundell keep it up again after Supper

Wednessday the 22

got early and Breakfast Soon to goe on Shore -went on Shore a little before light with Capt M: and the doctor wher we Staid the whole day -I got a few Butterflys and other Beautiful things for my dear Beloved Alicia my tender life -to morrow is my little Ralphies Birth day when he inters in his third Year -I hope god will give him grace and that he will follow the Steps of his Virtious mother -god Bless and preserve her -Keep her and our dear Sweet Boy in health and happiness is the most Sinceer prayer of my dear Beloved Betseys Fond husband and my dear tender engagin Boys father will goe and drink a glass of Lemonnade and Drink Both ther health and goe to Bed So God Bless them and I wish them a good night

Thursday Morning the 23

Returnd thanks to god for given me this day 2 Years my Beautifull and dear Beloved Son and preserving his good and most Virtious Mother -god Send his mother and him manney happy Returns of this day -what would I give to be now with them but I hope god well Bless them -went on Board H.M:S Sirius to dine with Long wher I also Staid Tea and he wanted me to Stay Supper which I Refused on Account that I wish to come on board to drink my Ralphies and my Betseys -god out of his great goodness Bless them their health is a boul of Punch So good night as I shall not

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be able to write more as it will be late before we break to night as I will make my Mess mates drunk if I can as I don't drink any thing but Lemonnade -So god protect my much adorable and Beloved and most Sinceer Alicia and Son -Capt. M: went on Shore to the Town in his little boat to See if he could get me a little fish for Supper but he could get none

Friday the 24

Keep the night up pretty well -Capt. M: and Mr. F wair pretty well in for it -the doctor would not drink on Account that Sarah Mc Cormick the Woman that was So ill before was again taking bad and that he did not exspect her to live untill morning -doe what he will She cannot remain long in this World for She is nothing but a Mess of corruption eat up with the pox -Capt. M: went a Shore in his little boat and Staid all day -the doctor and Self went a Shore after dinner and Staid untill evening then went on board Alexander wher we staid untill eight oClock and eat a little ham and drank a little wine and water -Capt. M: keept it up again -in my oppinion he is doing very wrong -thank God I have not been but only twise Since I left my beloved betsey and then I was but very little -the doctor and Self went on Shore after dinner for a Walk and afterwards went on board the Alexander wher we staid untill 8 oClock

Saterday 25

Capt M. and Mr. F. went on Shore and staid all day -the doctor went on Shore to fetch two people to dinner, one a Frenchman, the other a portague -Mr. Consident Surgeon of the Scarborough Came on board ask him to Stay dinner which he did

Sunday the 26 went on Shore after dinner with Capt. M: and got a Some cotton pods and bought Some Bananahs for my Self

Munday the 27 Capt. M: went on Shore with Capt. Shea -went on board the Scarborough with Arundell and lent Mr. Consident 5½ lb of Soap untill he gets to the Cape of Good Hope -Mr. Consident came on board -Arundel and Faddy went on Shore with him.

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Tuesday the 28 Capt. M: and Mr. F and the doctor went on Shore befor Eight oClock this morning and Staid all day -Capt Shea and davy came on board to take me on board to dinner with them -could not goe -Nobody been on board but my self was employ all day in writting to my dear Tender Beloved Betsey -Shall [do so] again to morrow god Bless her -I wonder what has made me dream for these Serevel night past a bout Majr. Lidsay -dreamt of being home and at Kempsters

Wednessday the 29

wrot all most the Best part of this day to my lovely wife after going on board the Charlott with Capt M: to a court Martial of James Baker a Privat Marine

Thursday the 30

intended to have gone on Shore in the afternoon with Capt Mer. but it raind all day -Balmain came on board after dinner and Staid Tea and Supper with use -Capt. M got very much in for it as did Mr. Faddy and the doctor -the[y] may goe on it will not last long

Friday the 31

went on board of the commondore to Majr. Ross to enquir for what reason the commodor meant to open my letter which I intended to Send home to my Beloved Alicia -Majr. Ross was Quit Surprised What I told him and ask me wher I got my information -I told him from Mr. Faddy who had it from the Surgeon general -the Majr. told the Commodor was not on board now but that he would acquaint him with it and desired Mr. F and the doctor to Stay on board -was Sent for after dinner With Mr. F and the doctor to come on board the Sirius -went and ther the[y] Related the Same as the[y] had to me which made me make Such an enquiry of Majr. Ross before the Surgeon General which he Said had but he ment it only in Jock -the comr. was very angry with him for Saying So and by me not to think that he had ever Said So for that never Such an ungenerous thought had ever come in to his thoughts

Saterday Sept. the 1st. finishd my letter to my Betsey and Kempster and Reynold -thank god ther is a conveyance to Send them -hope that the[y] will come Save -oh my Alicia I hope you will get yours

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Sunday the 2d. did not Sail as was exspected -Sat down a wrot a few lines more to my Alicia my Love my wife -god Bless her and my Son -Capt. M and the doctor went on Shore this morning and did not Return untill late in the Evening -Faddy has been very bad all night and all day -doctor Johnson came on board in the afternoon and Read prayers and gave use a very good Sermon -went on board the Scarborough to See Shea was very ill but found that he had gone on Shore against all advice -found ther Creswell and J Johnston and the Same thing -Sent my letters on board the Sirius

Monday 3 went on Shore early in the morning with T Davey, Creswell and Consident wher we Staid all day wher I bought tuo Bunches of Bananas for my Self and 16 cabages for the mess -Brought on board Several Young orange Trees coffy and Bananas to carry to botany bay -caught a few Butterflys for my Betsey -dined on board the Scarsborough then Returned on board wher I found the doctor and faddy in bed who is much the Same -Capt. M went on Shore after dinner wher he Staid late

Tuesday the 4 got under way and Stod out of the harbour with the whol fleet -the fort Saluted the Comd. with which he Returned with 21 Guns -a large Ship standing in to Rio Janeiro -very little wind

Wednessday the 5 Still very little wind -a little Sea Sick -Capt M. and the doctor had Some words a bout Some wood -the doctor told the Capt. that he did not behave like a Gentleman on which the Capt. Struck him

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which the doctor did not Return -I order them both to be Quit or I would confin them both So ther the matter Stands -have Seen two friend fals out a bout a Small pice of Wood -So ends Wednessday night

Thursday the 6 a good Breeze all night -dreamt of being Returned home from Botany bay and that I had march the party into Barracks (I wish to god it was trew) wher I thought I Saw Kempster in his office wher he Said that he was Just writing a letter to me -I hope to have one from him when I come at the Cape -I wish that I could bring the Doctor and Meredith to be good friends again -Latte. ob in to day

Friday the 7 a good Breeze all night -dreamt of Seing my Betsey my Beloved Alicia in her faverout gown and a New Gaunce cap on, also of being with Mr. Hartwell for money but did not get any -I hope ther is nothing the matter with her or my dear Son -Latte. 25:40

Saterday the 8 very much frightend in the night by the Ships being taking al a back in a very hard Squal of wind and rain -it raind all night and lightend very hard -dreamt of being at home and that I was Engaged to dine on Monday with Kemp. at Bedlakes -I trust in god that ther is nothing the matter with my dear alicia or Son for I have often herd her Say that dreaming of Meat was a Sing of Sickness -I hope in christ it is not So -I am very happy that I have made Capt. M: and Mr. A:good friends again to day -all the fleet in company -Latte. to day no observation -So ends Saterday Night

Sunday the 9 dreamt of being in holland and I thought that Mrs. Hanse and I wair eating Greaps and that She order me to take a hors and Ride Exspress to Some place -perhaps She is dead and has left me some thing Worth -I hope She has then how happy will my Betsey be very happy I know indeed

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all the fleet in company but the most of them a great way a Stairn -the[y] made the Signal at 8 oClock this morning (a Red flag at the Mizen Peak) for the Ships a Stairn to make more Sail -Latte. ob in to day 26. South -the convict women Read prayer and Sang Spalms to themself -I Read the prayers of the day and Spalms for the day -was taking very bad at dinner with the tooth ack and Still very ill with it -the Comr. made the Signal (a Blue flag at the fore Top G. M:head) for the fleet to close -So ends Sunday Evening

Munday the 10 was very ill all night with the tooth ack -dream Some thing a bout Aunt Hawkings but what I dont reollect -thank God the pain of my tooth is gone but will have it out when I come at the Cape by Mr. Consident Since our doctor has no instrument for it -at ½ after 5 in the Evening the Comr. made the Signal (a Blue flag at the F.T.G M) for the fleet to close he a great way to Leward -Saw a great [number?] of Birds cald albetrosses -Latte. in to day 25..58 -the Comr. made the Signal (a English Jack at the FT:G:M Head) to the fleet to Tack

Tuesday the 11 blow very hard in the night and dose Still with a great Sea -got no sleep all night bein Slung to low -was obliged to get out and lay on the deck -the comd. made the Signal (a Blue flag at the F:T:G:M:H) for the fleet to close -Latte. in to day 27:5 South -Sick on board 1 Seaman, 3 men Convicts and 3 women dito but none very bad the children mostly ill only Sea Sick -dreamt that I was going to dance with Mrs. Faddy -I hope that She is living for her husband and Young family -Still blows hard with a great Sea -So end this day

Wednessday the 12 Sleep much better than the night before -had my own cott Slung -dreamt of going on board to the Rev Mr. Johnson but could not See him also that a great many came on board a Ship in homage to dine with me I thought Munday, Kempster and a great many more then I thought that I was walking with my Betsey from Efford to BulklandTown and that it raind very hard all the way Mary Ann and Jemaima wair with use -I hope in Christ that my beloved Betsey and Son are well

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I wish to God that I could heer from her and that She mentioned that that She and Ralphe wair Both well then I should be as happy as my absents from them would admitt -god out of his great goodness Bless them both, dear Beautiful pair how much I dearly love You both -god only knows how much I doe -It [blew hard] all night and still blows very hard with a great Sea running with at times Shours of rain -all the fleet in company -Latte. obs. in to day 28:42: South -Sick the Same as Yesterday getting all well fast as the[y] well can -So ends Wednesday Evening

Thursday the 13 blowd hard all night with a great Sea but thank god the wind is fair raind all most all this day and the Ship rouls very much -had no observation to day -all the Ship in company -the Sick the Same a Yesterday -gave william an old red Jackatt been gone so bad that I could not wear it any more -it Still blows hard -So end this day F

riday the 14 sleep better last night than any night Since we left Rio de Janario -very little wind all day -all the fleet in Sight but the Lady Penryn a great way a Stairn -dreamt of Quarling with Mr. Bexly -observation to day 30:30 South -come I hope we will be at the cape in 14 or 18 days wher I hope to find a letter from my Beloved Alicia god grant that I may -Water Issued out to day for all hands on board 133 Gallons and one Quart -gave Mrs. Young one of the Sergt. wives Some Tea She having non -So ends this Evening

Saterday the 15 very little all night -the doctor was cald up twice to goe to people that wair taking ill but the[y] are Both got well again -all the fleet in company -the comr. made the agents Signal to speak him -the comr. made the Signal (a French Jack at the Mizen Peak) to the fleet to come in the Weak of the Sirius -the agent made the Signal at 11 oClock (a Yellow Flag at the Main Top G.M H) for all masters -hoisted out our Jolly Boat and the Master went on board the Fisbourn the agent Ship and Soon after returnd to See what quantity of rice ther was on board which was the purpose of the Signal -the Master went on board to the agent again to inform him and return a little before 12 oClock and informd me that the master of the Lady Penryn informd him that Capt. Campble was a little better -hoisted the Boat in and made Sial after Sirius -Latte. in to day 30:27S -the Sirius Boatcame on board after dinner with orders to Capt M: for which See the

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Book -the Master of the Ship killed a large hogg and Sent use the Loyn -calm allmost all day -So ends this day -the comr. md. the Sigl. to See the Longd. being too far of could not See what it was -

Sunday the 16 Sat up untill 2 oClock this morning Singing and drinking Capt M: Mr. F: and the doctor got a little in for it with drinking Punch -I drank nothing but Lemonnade -Sleep but very little -got up early and after Returning thanks to god kist my beloved alicias pictour and looks at it I being Sure took the Ribon from of my neck it being a little worn made it more Save than it was -read the morning Service and Spalm for the day -put clean sheets in my bed -hope that I will Sleep well to night -I wish that my betsey was going to Sleep with -how dearly I would hugg and kiss her dear Sweet Woman god Bless and preserve her is my most Sinceer wish as that of my tender Boy -I think that I See him troting over the parade and william after him -dr. heavenly Boy Bless him and his good mother -Latte. in to day 30:49 S -So ends this day

Munday the 17 was very ill all night with the Tooth ackt got no sleep with the pain -a very fine Breeze and the wind fair -Sat down and wrote the different order in my orderly Book that have been Issued out Since the 2 of Last month -Latte. in to day 31: South -that are this day on board 1 Seaman and three Women convicts and the[y] are getting well as fast as possible -So ends this day

Tuesday the 18 it raind very hard all last night with a strong wind but fair -dreamt of being with my Alicia and also of Seing Reynolds but what it was I dont recollect -the fleet all in company but Several of the Ships a great Way a stairn -it rains very hard -the comr. made the Signal (a red flag at the Mizen Peak) for the Strenmost Ship to make more Sail -the Supply repeated the Signal -at 11 oClock the Supply repeated the Signal again with a Gun -it been very thick and rainy had no observation to day but went 140 miles Since Yesterday 12 oClock untill to day at the Same hour -So end this day

Wednessday the 19 dreamt last night of being home with my betsey and thought that Reynolds, Billy white wair to dine with me and a great many more -I hope in christ that there is nothing the matter with my beloved or Son for my Alicia has often Said that dreaming of meat was a Sign of SicknessI hope it is not So -a great Sea a good Stiff Breze -all the fleet in company -the Charlott hove all a back to day -I hope that nobody has fallen over board -the Weather been thick and with Small rain could have no observation to day -only three Women and one Seaman Sick -the [sea] Brock in the Ship this afternoon & wetted Several of the People Particular the Convict women as it went down ther place

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Thursday the 20 Still exceedingly cold -a great Sea and a fresh of wind all night -at nine this morning the comr. made the Signal for the fleet to close (a Blue flag at the M:TG:MH) all the Ship in Sight -the Lady Penrhyn a great way a Stairn -Latte. in to day by observation 31:48 South -was Exceedingly cold all night must put the under Blanket a top to night -the Sick the Same as before -So ends this day

Friday the 21 dreamt of Several thing and cryd very much in my Sleep on account I thought that two men had taking my belovd Alicia a Way -oh that I only could heer from her -how happy it would make me to be informed that She and my Son are well -a fine Breeze not so cold as it was yesterday and has been for these Several days past -the comr. tack Ship about 11 oClock last night is come a gainst use a foull as it can blow -this day a bout 5 oClock the Sun crosses the line and comes in this part of the World -I hope we will have no blowing Weather as in General there is when the Sun get in the Northward Quarter and Returns the Southward Quarter of the world -Latte. in to day by observation 31:56 South -all the Ship in company .

Saterday the 22d was much disturb in my Sleep by dreaming that my Betsey was dead and Buired -oh my God how I wish to Know how my beloved is -I also thought that my Betsey and Self Wair at Aunt Hawkings and that Aunt was very Angry with with my Alicia for dirtying her house -I hope ther is nothing the matter with her or family good Woman -the comr. Tack Shipt last night once at 10 and the other at 11 oClock a good Breeze and a little more fair than Yesterday -all the Ship in company -the Comr. made the Signal (a Blue flag at the F:T:G: M:H:) for the Ships to get in to ther Stactions -Latte obs. to day 32:59 South -the Sick the Same a Yesterday -one of the Convict Carpenters made me a little Book -blows now very hard.

Sunday the 23th the doctor, Capt. M and Mr. Faddy keep it up last night -I went Bed directly after Supper -could get no Sleep with dreaming about my dear and tender Beloved Alicia -I thought that I Saw her in her old Black Silk gown and close up in a Room in the Barracks and that my lovely Woman had been crying -She Said to my She thought that I had been gone -I gave her a Kiss although in Sleep it appeard to be a d