Friday 4 November 1836

Friday Nov 4. A boxing match on the quarter deck in which the
Governor performed in his character  only of Captain we hope. A
youngster the son of M^r Eales the kind hearted & respected purser
was ordered to prevent any one from passing a certain point on the
main deck. He forgot the order & the consequence was that his Excellency
with his own proper hands boxed the ears of the lad accompanying
the punishment with a volley of oaths of a quality only to be heard
on board the Buffalo & the Hackney coach stands of London. This is
an original way of maintaining dignity and encouraging senti-
-ments of respect towards him amongst the respectable passengers!