south latitude, they fell in with the south-east trade wind, and as the people were in a very weak condition, it was determined to make Otaheite as soon as possible.

At six o'clock in the morning of the 9th, they saw Osnaburgh Island, bearing north by east, half east, four or five leagues distant.

At seven they bore up for Otaheite, and at ten o'clock that island made its appearance, bearing west by north; by five in the afternoon they were abreast of Oaitepeha Bay, and ten canoes presently came alongside with bread-fruit, cocoa nuts, etc.

The Indians pressed them very much to come to an anchor there, but as they were not able to purchase their anchor again when once let go, Mr.Watts advised the Captain to stand on for Matavai Bay.

During the night they wore occasionally, and at day-light in the morning of the 10th stood in for the land.