January 8th.

Squalls with flying showers; at 6 A.M. set the square sail; at 8 spoke the Cutter; longitude by chror 169° 8′ E. took in Square sail and Set the Fore & aft sails; at noon out all reefs &c

Latt Obs, 49° 28′ South.

Light airs & clear weather with a heavy swell from the N.W.

at 4 P.M. Longe in 169° .22′ .0″ E.

at Midnight Do Wr.