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February 1st 1826

Remarks on board the Thorn

These 24 hours light winds and
pleasant weather. Got 3 black
fish. One boat stove. Cut 6 [Bn?]
Sounded 50 fathoms water. Saw
one sail at 7 A[M]. 54 fathoms
water. At 9 head of ES East
from the sail. Saw some [whales?].

Lat by obs 44..51 Long by lunar 63–24

Thirsday February 2nd 1826

First part light winds and
fine weather from the SW.
Stear off shore. Saw 5 ships.
Spoke the Octavia. 420 bls.
Middle part fresh winds and
clear weather. Latter part
light winds and fine weather.

Lat 45 21

Friday February 3rd 1826

These 24 hours fine weather.
Employed in gaming with
the Octavia. Saw several ships.

Lat 45–20

Saturday February 4th 1826

These 24 hours rain lightning
thunder. Spoke a French
ship. Employed in gaming.

Lat by DR 45–00

Sunday February 5th 1826

First part light winds and
rain. 5 ships in sight.
Latter part clear from
the Southward and West.
Stear N by East sound.
At 6 AM 60 fathoms water.

Lat by obs 44–30