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out to bring off Provisions &c. No chance
of getting our Government Bills cashed, unless with
a loss of 2/4 on the Pound. One watch on shore on
leave , the many came off before their leave was
expired, most probably by being gased of their
dollars. A leak reported on the Port side aft,
by which we made 14 inches in the 24 hours. I was
only sorry it was not 26. The Harrier expected
from Buenos Ayres tomorrow. Ross on shore
trying to get Monthly money and Ginger beer,
all of which he effected. Admiral's Flag
hoisted on board the Syren. At 5 the Admiral,
Flag Lieut and Secretary went ashore. In the
evening we had a quiet game at cribbage and
after a quiet pipe & glass of grog turned in.

January 13th At 6 a Spanish Man of War
sailed. Sun very hot but the ship healthy
there being only one on the list from losing a toe.
Hourly expecting the Harrier from Buenos Ayres.
In the afternoon Lieut Hovendow came on board
and smoked a pipe with me, being very anxious
to rejoin our Ship. At 6 Admiral & Lieut went
on shore, with the Brazilian Minister; who was saluted
when he left the Syren. In the afternoon party
of officers went ashore to ride. After sunset
I had a quiet game at cribbage.

January 14th Early in the morning a small
Brazilian Man of War came in from Buenos
Ayres. Many Officers from Flag Ship on shore,
making our Ship a half way house. Harrier arrived.