This day I restor'd Mr.Magra to his Duty, as I did not find him guilty of the crimes laid to his charge.] Friday, 15th.

A fresh Gale at South-East and Cloudy weather, attended with Showers of Rain.

In the Night, as it blow'd too fresh to break the Ship loose to run into the Harbour, we got down the Topgallant yards, unbent the Mainsail, and some of the Small sails; got down the Foretopgallant mast, and the Jibb Boom and Spritsailyard in, intending to lighten the Ship Forward as much as possible, in order to lay her ashore to come at the Leak.
Saturday, 16th.

Strong Gales at South-East, and Cloudy, hazey weather, with Showers of Rain.

At 6 o'Clock in the A.M.it moderated a little, and we hove short, intending to get under sail, but was obliged to desist, and veer away again; some people were seen ashore to-day.
Sunday, 17th.