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Historical Records of New Zealand Vol. II.

Remarks &c. &c. from New Zealand to George's Island. — Remarks &c. &c. at Otahite or George's Island. — Remarks &c. &c. at Huaheinie. — Remarks &c. &c. at Uliateah. — Remarks &c. &c. from Uliateah to Amsterdam. — Remarks &c. &c. at Amsterdam. — Remarks &c. &c. from Amsterdam to New Zealand

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Remarks &c. &c. from New Zealand to George's Island.
Remarks &c. &c. at Otahite or George's Island.
Remarks &c. &c. at Huaheinie.
Remarks &c. &c. at Uliateah.
Remarks &c. &c. from Uliateah to Amsterdam.
Remarks &c. &c. at Amsterdam.
Remarks &c. &c. from Amsterdam to New Zealand.

1. A brisk Gale and fair Wear. 3. PM at 3 handed the Mizen T Sail. 4. AM at 4 made all convenient sail. 5. At 5 saw the Land—extending from N W to W S W. 6. Mod. & Cloudy Wr. 12. Do Wr. Adventure in Company. Ther 60 ½.

1. A brisk Gale and fair Weather. 4. P M at 4 the Shambles S b W ½ W. 5. At 5 shorten'd sail for the Adventure. 7. At 7 Portland N N E—2 Leagues in 1st reefs Topsails. 12. Mod & Cloudy Wear. 4. AM at 4 made all sail. 10. Do Wr with rain. At ½ past 10 brought too and 3 Canoes of the Natives came on board us—to whom the Capt gave 3 Sows—1 Boar and ½ a dozen Cocks and Hens—with various Seeds adapted to this climate. 11. At 11 made sail again. Mod. and fair Wr. Adventure in Company. Therr 62.

1. Fresh Gales and squally Wear. 4. At 4 carried away the Fore Top Gallt mast. 6. At 6 Cape Turnagain N W B W 4 or 5 Leagues. 7. Do Wr and ½ past 7 lost sight of the Adventure astern. Tack'd Ship split the Mizen Topsail. Bent another. At 10 Tack'd. At 12 Tack'd. AM at ½ past 2 Tack'd and split the Main Top Mast Staysail. Strong Gales and squally Wr. At ½ past 5 Wore. Close reeft and hand'd the Topsails. Down Top Gallt Yards. 7. At 7 Cape Turn-again N W B W ½ W 3 or 4 Leagues. 10. At 10 set the Main and Fore Topsails. At Noon Cape Turnagain W ¾ S 6 or 7 miles. Therr 59 ½.