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Thirsday February 10th 1826

First part fresh winds and
clear from the S East. The
Dragon in company. Saw
a few whales. Middle part
light winds and fine weather.
Latter part fine pleasant
breezes and plenty of whales.
Killed one and he sunk. Struck
another. The iron dawed [drawed].
3 sail in sight. 45 fathoms
water. Lat by obs 42–10

Saturday February 11th 1826

First part fresh winds and
clear weather from the North.
Middle and latter part light
airs and plenty of whales. Stru[ck]
2. The iron drawed from o[ne].
Killed one and cut her in.
3 sail in sight. One a trying.
45 fathoms water. Lat 42–13

Sunday February 12th 1826

These 24 hours light winds and fine
weather. Saw plenty of whales.
Killed 2 and cut one in.

Lat 42–32

Monday February 13th 1826

First part light winds and
fine weather. Middle part
fresh winds and cloudy.
Latter part light airs
and smoky. Cut in the other
whale and smoke [???] out.

Lat 42–27