Bligh Notebook
P. 8 - 2-3 May 1789
Saturday 2 May 1789
Stormy Wr. Wind ESE –
Natives came about us
endeavored to Cocoa Nuts &
Plantains — Could get no water
but 5 pints first with 3 gallons
afterwards – Natives became
hostile — at Noon served a
Cocoa Nut & Bread pint to each
Person for dinner which we
eat under great apprehension
of the Natives – Copied in my Jourl.
Monday 3 May
Harsh gales ESE to NE
The Natives in great numbers
prepared to attack us– I ordered
all the People & what we had into
the Boat– When in, I followed &
The Natives began their attack
killed poor Norton – followed
us in Cannoes – Maimed us
Very much — rowed out to Sea–
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