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[illegible?] and the consequence was the Sentene + myself was made
prisoners. this shows the unresonableness of Millitary Officers. What has a Sergt [Sergeant]
to do with such, but we most put up with such although we know that the
[illegible?] suns of Indie has a part effect upon some peepils brains, yet not-
-withstanding all the tyranical systomes. Government is wondring very
much why so many soldiers is leaving the Army. let them ask a soldier
and they will soon find out what they want. I got not punishment
nor any of the men unless the Sentnel who got an extra Guard,

18th We sailed prity fair today but during the night the wind
fell off + we are again in all night a calm, My prayers is for
a brisk Wind to send us over the waters to the land that we are so
anxious to arrive at, the Land of our Nativity.

19th very slow sailing today. at 12 O.C noon we were 170 Miles
from the Line. The Sun is exceedingly hote + prickly heat very
tormenting. My skin is as read as fire + as warm I think,

20th about 5 or 6 this morning, the wind freshened up
and sent our Bark skiping over the waters.

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