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Sunday October 26th off Monte Video
During the night the winds moderated and the sea
consequently went down - At 9.30 got steam up,
and prepared for going in. By 2 PM we came to an anchor
close to the Star. Officers went ashore to the Opera.

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Very seedy
Christian
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October 27th At daylight saw the Harrier at anchor,
At 8 commenced coaling: the weather most beautifully
fine, and the wind very light. Finished about
3 and then washed down decks. Turned in very early
after winning half and half at Cribbage.

October 28th A beautiful morning, almost calm,
and not too waarm - Preparing for sea tomorrow.
Dr Morgan came on board for a short time.
In the evening we were very dull most of the
Officers being on shore, and I turned in early.
About half past eleven, Morgan with some other
Officers came on board, and wanting Portes
went to the Wine Chest (mine) but not knowing
it was a patent lock they broke both key and
lock, and were unable to get what they wanted:
I never heard them come on board, but was
much annoyed about the mishap.

October 29th A fine morning again with a fair
breeze blowing: in a funk about my watch
which I had sent on shore for repair, however
the Steward brought it off, putting me to the expense
of 16/- At daylight we unmoored, and shortned
in cable - 10 Commdr went on board the Star-
and from there with Captn Boyle returning