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Wednesday December 7th 1825

All these 24 hours light winds
and pleasant weather. Saw
some whales but very wild.
Spoke the South America of
Nantucket and Victory of New
Bedford. Sunk one whale.

Lat by obs 40–22

Thirsday December 8th 1825

Commencesrugged. Saw whales.
Lowered the boats but could
not strike. Came on board and took
in sail. So ends this day.

Lat 40–12 Long —

Friday december [9]th 1825

All these 24 hours rugged weather
from the Westward. [Tmo?] sail in
sight Lat 39–59

[Sat]urday [De]cember 10th 1825

This day commences rugged. Latter
part more moderate. Saw whales.
Chased. No succes. So ends.

Lat 39—37

Sunday December 11th 1825

All these 24 hours rugged
weather. Saw a plenty of whales.
Chased but could not strike.

Lat by obs 40..09 Long

Monday Dec 12th 1825

Commences moderate. Struck
2 whales and lost them both.
Latter part calm and foggy.

Lat 40–22