At eight P.M.we were abreast of the S.W.end of the island called Cape Resolution, which is a low point, but indicated at a distance by a lofty round backed hill that rises above it.

We entered Hudson's Straits soon afterwards.
The coast of Resolution Island should be approached with caution, as the tides appear to be strong and uncertain in their course.

Some dangerous rocks lie above and below the water's edge, at the distance of five or six miles from East Bluff, bearing S.32 deg.

E.
_August 12_ .-- Having had a fresh gale through the night, we reached Saddleback Island by noon--the place of rendezvous; and looked anxiously, but in vain, for the Wear.

Several guns were fired, supposing she might be hid from our view by the land; but, as she did not appear, Captain Davidson, having remained two hours, deemed further delay inexpedient, and bore up to keep the advantage of the fair wind.