S.31 E.138'; to Circle 191'.

The wind increased in the first watch last night to a moderate gale.

The ship close hauled held within two points of her course.

Topgallant sails and mainsail were furled, and later in the night the wind gradually crept ahead.

At 6 A.M.we were obliged to furl everything, and throughout the day we have been plunging against a stiff breeze and moderate sea.