Yesterday being Christmas Day the people were none of the Soberest.

Wind North; course South-West; distance 158 miles; latitude 40 degrees 19 minutes South, longitude 54 degrees 30 minutes West.
Tuesday, 27th.

Fresh breezes and Hazey with Squalls which Obliged us during the Night to take in the small Sails and 2 reefs in the Topsails which were let out in the Morning.

Wind northerly; course South 50 degrees West; distance 123 miles; latitude 41 degrees 38 minutes South, longitude 56 degrees 15 minutes West.
Wednesday, 28th.

First part Strong Gales and Cloudy, which Obliged us to get down Top-Gallant Yards.