Revised Jun 7 2021
Very Squally Weatjer with frequent hard Rain. At One P.M. came on board an Officer from the Resident to enquire respecting the health of my People and to acquaint me In case I saluted the same Number of Guns would be returned, I therefore sent a Message to the Resident Mr Brand that I should salute with 13 Guns which I did and was returned with the same Number. At 2 Moored ship with an Open Hawse to the NW Romans Rocks S37W the Hospital S72W Noahs Ark S23E about ¾ of a Mile from the Shore. Punished John Williams with 6 lashes for neglect of duty in heaving the Lead. Stocked the Sheat Anchor, bent the Cable and got it over the side. In the Morning I went on shore and directed that all hands should be served a pount of fresh Meat every day & Vegetables with Wine and soft Bread. Received accordingly.