Revised Jun 30 2021
Sultry Wr.
Some relapses have taken place, others however continue to gather strength, but some with sores in their Legs are troublesome to heal. I still continue very weak.
On the 27th. I found the Suns Meridian Altitude of the Center to be 56°..27′ from whence by old Tables for the Suns Declination I found the latd to be 10°..12′ So.
The Governors Ill health begins to render his life very precarious. I have nevertheless the greatest attention from Mr. Wanjon.
I have given publick notice of my intentions to hire a Vessel to carry us to Batavia and have had several offers but none under 850 Dollars for simply the Passage, for they state the expence for 7 months, as it will be that before the Vessel can return again on account of the monsoon. In this point of view it is certainly preferable to purchase a Vessel, altho at present none offer under 1200 Rix Dollars.
On Sunday performed Divine Service