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of course I did not go. At 7 I went on board the Star,
had a game at cribbage, glass of grog, and pipe returning
at 8.30 and going to bed.

August 8th At 7.30 the Flambeau left for Parana with the
French Minister. At 8 a Danish Corvette arrived and Saluted
the Montividian Flag, which was returned at 10 from the
Fort. Blowing very hard, and the weather very cold.
Towards evening it came on to rain, and the night
turned out very unpleasant, and I was not sorry to
get under the blankets.

August 9th Same cold, miserable, blaising weather.
The liberty men who had broken their leave for two days
sent off a message by the market boat requesting a boat
might be sent to bring them on board, but this was
not granted: At 10 HMS Syren came in from Sierra
Leone bringing Provisions for us. Saluted the
Montevidean Flag, which was returned from the battery.
It rained and blew all day and was very uncomfortable.
In the evening had a glass of hot brandy &
water made it Saturday night and turned in.

Sunday August 10th. At Monte Video. Seven
in the list occasioned by giving leave. At 10 went to
Divisions and performed Divine Service on the lower-
deck, after which I went ashore and had a muddy
walk with two of our Engineers, returning at 1 PM
when I found our old Messmate, Netton on board,
being master of the Sqren. At 3 Commdr Netton dined
with us. Went early to bed.

August 11th A cloudy, cold, uncomfortable morning, and
every person growling, particularly about the American
War; however, Chance of Prize Money.