Revised Aug 26 2021
1 pm: Fresh Breezes and pleasant Weather. Shortned Sail
Lieut. Portlock dined with me – His people all well and Ship in good order. —
6 pm: Pumps Worked as usual - Lieut. Portlock returned to his Ship —
8 pm: Cloudy Weather
11 pm: The Sweet Wort is made by pouring boiling Water on Ground Malt, (at the rate of four to One,) in a close Vessel which is kept tight stopt untill it is cool enough to drink. — It is only necessary to break the Malt by passing it through the Milk—
8 am: Fine Weather. Washed and Cleaned Ship - New lashed the Booms - Began to serve Sweet Wort - one pint per Man - Served Krout & Vinegar — Set the Carpenters to repair the Jolly Boat. —
12 noon: Fine Weather all Sails Set. Oceanic Birds as usual and a Cape Hen was
reported to be seen.
Assistant in Company
Swell from the S.W.