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Man of War arrived and saluted the several
Flags, which were returned. At 1 a Royal Salute
was fired by the Fleet. My Servant was taken
away from me. At Sunset the Brazilian Ships
fired another salute. Commdr dined on board Flag Ship.

December 3rd. A most sultry hot day, busy
drawing Provisions and stores to complete for
six months. Myself at work making demands
for Medicines &c. In the afternoon the English Minister
visited the different ships and on leaving was
saluted with 13 guns from each. In the evening the
Barracks were illuminated.

December 4th More saluting but why I could
not find out. Gave leave to 12 men, the most of
whom came off drunk, and some were put in hokey.
We had some visitors in the evening and played at
Vingt un.

December 5th Raining heavily all night, and
in the morning very close and hot. At 9.30 went
to General Quarters. A signal from the Admiral to
go to General Quarters, demanded medicines &c
from Madagascar, took the chest on board there in
the afternoon, had a chat with Lt Bynoc & returned
In the evening had vingtun.

December 6th Shortly after daylight a signal
made for the Mail, but it turned out to be a Gun
Boat. 10.30 signal up for the Mail. In the afternoon
the Tyne came in and soon after I got
letters from M and L. In the evening we had cards,
and making it Saturday night, retired to my cabin.