Revised Jun 7 2021
Thursday, Feb. 7, 1788
1:00 pm Fresh Breezes & fair Weather but very Hazy as it always is within the Tropics when a Trade Wind blows.
5:00 pm Hands employed at the Pumps an half hour, for altho the ship is very clean & free from bad smells yet I consider this as conducive to Health.
Friday, Feb. 8, 1788
4:00 am Very Clear Weather.
8:00 am Moderate breezes & fair with haze.
9:00 am Employed make Points and Cleaning below. Served Vinegar to the Ships Company.
12:00 pm Ditto Weather. All Sails set & Fore Top Mast Steering Sail
Remarks at Noon: Thermometer in Air 84°