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October 7th Cold but very healthy, but with a
fresh breeze blowing from NE. Our miss gradually
going to the devil. Gave leave to part of the Ships
Company. In the evening calm and fine.

October 8th Fine weather; three of our men ashore,
descriptions were made out: heard of our old Capts
mate having been drunk, falling and hurting his
head. After dinner went on shore to pay some
small bills, came off at sunset, and fell overboard
and was glad to have a glass of hot rum & water
with a pipe and turn in.

October 9th Felt rather unwell from my submersion
my right arm being a little hurt when I fell, but as the only
cap I had to my name came off, I had a short swim for it
with a frock coat on, picked it up, got into the boat
and from here on board. At 9.30 went to General
Quarters going through the old game again. In the
evening most of the Officers went to the Opera, and I
went to bed early.

October 10th A fresh breeze blowing. Christian went
away in the cutter with some friends on a shooting expedition
returning in the evening, with poor sport.

October 11th Had a slight touch of Ague, but got better
by noon. In the evening there was a quarrel between
some Spaniards and Americans, in which one of the latter
was killed and many severely wounded.

Sunday October 12th Monte Video. At the usual time
went to Divisions and performed Divine Service on the
upper deck where it was very cold, altho' a fine day. Some
of the Officers afterwards went ashore to Church. At noon
there was any quantity of Saluting, among the French