In the morning and forenoon we had a SSW and S moderate topgallant sail breeze and calm. We measured a depth of 25 1 fathom = 6 feet (170 cm)fathoms on dirty ground. We then came about west, and at noon we came about SE. The wind was a moderate topgallant sail SSW by SW by S breeze with a misty sky. With the start of the first watch we dropped anchor at 32 fathoms of stiff ground and fired a As a request to trade. shot for the negroes. Throughout the night we had good weather, with a S moderate topgallant sail breeze till morning.

