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Revised Aug 27 2021

Providence Logbook Jan 30, 1793

Remarks Wednesday 30th January 1793 Towards [Jamaica]

 1 pm: Moderate and fair Weather with showers of Rain.

 2 pm: All the Plants for his Majestys Garden a[t] Kew being now on Board, I took leave of Governor Seton & embarked.

 8 pm: Weighted and Sailed under Single Reefs. The Town EbN 1½ Mile.

12 mid: Fresh Breezes and Cloudy Weather

 4 am: Squally with some Rain.

 6 am: Made all Sail. Served thick Portable Soup Gruel for breakfast.

 7 am: Washed and Cleaned thoroughly below. Aired Ship with Fires.

 8 am: Supplied the Assistant with fresh Beef, and served the same to the Ships Company.

10 am: Flying Fish and Porpoises seen.

12 noon: Fresh Breezes and fair Weather. Assistant in Company. Very Hazy.


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