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went on, down the River, while at anchor during the night
a Schooner going up barely escaped running foul of us
tho we had lights up. As the Pilots got on shore several
times, but without any damage. By two we were off
Marta Gacea, blowing hard, and dead an end. At 7 we saw
the light of TElares and then kept away for the Mount, but
having lost our way about midnight came to an anchor.

August 4th Soon after daylight weighed, with a strong
SWester blowing. At 9 the Engines broke down, but were
soon put in motion. A strong SW gale blowing. Closed
my letters to L, M and Dr Bynoc and was glad to get out
of the confusion in the Gun Room : we anchored at 3.30
PM finding only the Star in harbor.

August 5th A beautiful morning and a gentle breeze
blowing. At 7 the Camilla lighted fires preparatory for
starting to Rio. An order came from [?] Officer
for Mr Lennon's discharge for a passage to England. At 9
I went ashore to cash my Quarterly, lost £7-10 by exchange.
Sent my clothes ashore to be washed. At 11 Mr Lenon left
on his way to England. Employed coaling. In the afternoon
Dr Morgan came on board and passed the evening
with me over some mulled Port and a pipe, leaving at
8 after which I turned in.

August 6th Cleaning ship, scrubbing deck cloths &c Sent
a letter by our Pilot who leaves today to John Kir
at Buenos Ayres. In the evening were on board the
Star to tea, and after a pipe and glass of grog I got
back by 8.30 and turned in.

August 7th Cold but fine healthy weather, employed
scraping masts and booms. In the evening there was
a ball at the Consuls to which we were all invited, but