Jul 7, 1792 Home Providence Log Jul 9, 1792
Revised Aug 26 2021
Calms and light Breezes at East the first part of the Day; the latter pleasant breezes from the Westward. Thermometer from 77 to 80 Degrees.
As usual we relaxed from Work on this Day. Performed Divine Service, and permitted Men to go on Shore for their amusements.
I suspected some of the Ship's Company might be infected with the Venereal and not inclined to complain of it untill we got to Sea, I therefore, after Mustering them, and examining their Cleanliness both in Person and Dress; ordered them to undergo an examination by the Surgeon. My Surmise was not Groundless, for I found two wretches infected with the disease, and one of them kept a Woman constantly with him. The Boatswain and a Midshipman were the Offenders.
Otow and Oberree,roah came to see me to day from the alarm they had of the Ship going away. These old People are now infirm, the Old Woman is obliged to be always hoisted up in a Chair. They are happy in their Children, who show them every mark of affection and respect, and their filial attention is such a blessing to the Old Pair as delights me on every occasion.
Very few Natives come about us, all in peace and quietness, but most of the Matavai People are still absent. Poeeno is however permitted to return. I never permit him to come to me on account of his behaviour to the Matilda's People, which I hope will have a good effect.
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