Revised Jun 7 2021
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 1788
1:00 pm Moderate Cloudy threatning Rain
2:00 pm Washed all the Beams and the between Decks with Vinegar.
5:00 pm A little Squally. Drew the Boxes of one Pump and employed hands to pour water down, and kept the other pump constantly going for one hour untill the water came out no more offensive than when it was put in. This with the washing with Vinegar had a most refreshing effect.
Thursday, Feb. 7, 1788
12:00 am Moderate and Cloudy
4:00 am Fresh Breezes
7:00 am Set the Fore Top Mast Steering Sail
9:00 am Employed making Points & cleaning below
12:00 pm Fresh Breezes & hazy by which I expect the Wind to change. Trimmed to 7 Points of the Wind.
Remarks at Noon: Thermometer in Air 85°