It appeared to take the form of four islands, some six or seven leagues distant.

At noon the ship was in 38 degrees 10 minutes south and longitude by account 142 degrees 30 minutes east, and the following notes are recorded in the journal of Lieutenant Grant,* as his first impression of the land of New Holland (Australia).

(* The Journals and logbooks are not printed in extenso.

A few passages of minor importance that in no way affect the general course of the narrative have, for want of space, been omitted.) THE LADY NELSON TO PORT JACKSON.
"December 3rd, 1800.

At daylight made all possible sail judging myself to be in latitude of 38 degrees south.* (* (Note in log.) Longitude worked back 141 degrees 20 minutes east.) At 8 A.M.saw the land from north to east-north-east appearing like unconnected islands, being four in number, which on our near approach turned out to be two capes and two high mountains a considerable way inshore.