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Employed preparing for painting: paid Savings to
Ships Company - Commdr went shooting returning late in
the evening with a good bag full of birds.

July 3rd As soon as the sun was up and the
decks dry, commenced painting, and polishing the guns.
In the afternoon the Buenos Ayres Steamer came in
bringing the remainder of the Mr Christie's luggage: she
had not any news.

July 4th At 8. She sailed for the Paraguay - Mr Dale
came on board to breakfast with me. In the afternoon
some of the Officers went out riding, and two of the Engineers
with guns bringing 8 brace of Partridges - The evening was
very cold but we had a good fire in the Engine Room.

July 5th A beautiful cold morning, employed cleaning ship
throughout. The Commdr went away shooting on horse back, and
returned with a bag full of game. In the evening, we had hot
brandy and water with the Commdr, by remembering that it was
Saturday night, and by nine I was under the blankets.

Sunday July 6th Port of Parana - Two of the Engineers went
into the country, a distance of 8 leagues - At 9.30 went to Divisions
and inspected lower deck and store rooms. Gave leave to part of the
Ships Company. After dinner, I was persuaded to have a walk
and went up to Town with two of my messmates: we went
to the Club where we met the Commdr and Mrs Freeman, had
a game of billiards and got on board again by 9.

July 7th Still very cold - Went on shore in the forenoon to
see a celebrated tame lioness, with which I was much amused
and also with a racoon - Came back to dinner and again
went ashore, had a game at billiards, a cigar, & glass of grog
and got on board by nine and turned in.

July 8th A beautiful morning, but cold- finished refitting