Saturday 23 July 1836

Saturday July 23. Dropt down to S^t Helen’s with
the wind at South West, and from the settled appearance
of the weather there is not any immediate prospect
of change. The Emigrants and Lady and Gentlemen
passengers reconnoitring each other – all apparently
amiably disposed and in tolerable spirits at finding
that after so many heart-sickening delays our voyage
is at length about to commence.