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Tuesday the 22 ond October A D 1833

Began with light airs from the S W ward
at daylight in the morning made all sail
& steered to the Sth W ward by the wind
at noon Saw 1 whale bound W did not lower
at 1 P M Squared our yards & Steered E S E
Saw a great many finbacks & humpbacks
but no whales at 6 P M [Spoke?] with the
Tristran of Havre with 1 whale Saw
Barque Dryad but did not talk with
her. So Goes all well Lat Obsd 32:39
Long 8:30

Wednes [Wednesday] the 23 thd

Commences with light breezes from the
W ward weather clear & pleasant at daylight
In the morning Set all Sail & Stood to
the Sth ward by the wind Soon raised
whales down all three boats & gave
chase but to no affect latter part calm
two Ships In Sight at Sun set furled
Top Sails So Goes Lat Obsd 32:49
Long 9:05

Thursday the 24 th

The day begins with fine weather
at daylight. In the morning set all
all sail soon raised whales [lowered] & struck
but soon [dove?] from her [came] along
side & got breakfast. Saw another whale
gave chase soon got fast Killed her &
cut her in latter part light airs
from the E ward weather thick furled
the Top Gallant Sails and Steered to the
W ward S remains Lat Obsd 32:32
Long 9:00