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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