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                      Monday June 4th
The cry of Sail Ho this morning attracted the attention of all hands to the Larboard quarter, to ascertain the whereabouts and the looks of the Stranger discovered her a full riggd Brig, yet so far astern that we shall not be like to speak her, the work of the pass is nearly finished and whist parties are numerous round the decks, once more
Latitude 8"42 Longitude 97"12

Tuesday June 5th
The weather is really beautiful wind fair. and all things flattering, we near the Equator and the heat increases. Many of the passengers sleeping on deck through the night, Rush. Rush. all aft whats the row, a slight scrimmage between Mr E of Roxbury and Dr Van A. of Worcester, nothing serious grew out of out.
Latitude 7"18 Longitude 99"18'

Wednesday June 6th
Should not have anything to record to day were it not that the Boys in having a little fun with the Gloves. I was induced to put them on with Mr F-o and accidentally hit him a severe blow on the head which floord him and for some time after getting up he was so effected by it that his mind was partially deranged, the doctor took him in charge and he soon got over all effects of it - Telegraphd a yankee whaleman.
Latitude 6"04 Lon 101" 36

Thursday June 7th
Weather and all other things are about the same as yesterday We had a change of food to day from the usual cours it being for dinner Duff and Salt Horse instead of Salt Horse and Duff.
Latitude 4"55 Longitude 103"54