Wind Westerly, gentle breezes. In the P.M. got all the Sick on board, many of whom are yet in a very bad state of health; 3 died here, but this loss was made up by the opportunity we had of compleating our full complement. In the morning unmoor'd and got ready for Sailing.
Saturday
Saturday, 13th April 1771
Fresh breezes at South-West, and Cloudy, hazey weather, in the night Anchor'd here a Dutch Ship from Holland; she sail'd about 3 months ago in company with 2 more. The news brought by this Ship is that a War is dayley expected between England and Spain; Signals out for 4 or 5 Sail more being in the Offing, one of which is said to be a ship from England; took leave of the Gouvernour, intending to Sail to-morrow.
Friday
Friday, 12th April 1771
Wind at South-West, fair weather. Set up the Topmast rigging, and bent the Sails.
Thursday
Thursday, 11th April 1771
Ditto weather. Employ'd getting on board various Articles of Provisions from the Shore.
Wednesday
Wednesday, 10th April 1771
Gentle breezes at South-South-East and fair weather. Took on board 11 of our people from Sick Quarters.
Tuesday
Tuesday, 9th April 1771
Little wind at South-West, with Foggy, hazey weather. Employ'd making ready for Sea.
Monday
Monday, 8th April 1771
Gentle Breezes from the Westward. In the Night Anchor'd here the Europa, an English East Indiaman from Bengal, and in the Morning she saluted us with 11 Guns, which Complement we return'd.
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