Friday 29 April 1836

This 24 hours fresh breeses from the NE^d
with clear weather all sail set steering SW
at 7 AM saw the Island of Antoina bearing South by
compass distance 8 leagues off a strange sail in
sight employd setting up the lower topmast and
top Gt riggin with bolt split shrouds cooper fitting
line tubs and carpenter the boats  Latt Obs^d 17.7 N
In the everning read the 1^st Psalm with commentry
and exhortation on sung part of two hymns
to day in looking as the heigh mountain thought
on the greatness of Jehovah this land is polutese
they will not let the glorious gospel shine