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the [[underline]] Indian River [[/underline]] more and more ducks geese and pelicans (?) on both shores numerous villas and boat houses belonging thereto reminds of the summer colonies of Long Island Sound and Lake Champlain but most places seem unoccupied. [[strike through]] Just as we [[/strike through]] About 4 P.M. [[underline]] were stopped by a converted Yacht, painted war paint gray of the Naval Reserve Patrol !! commanded by Lieutenant [[?Coryn]] Meyer who asks for my permit. Gave him [[underline]] Permit of Savannah [[/underline]] He tells me I should [[underline]] have renewed my [[/underline]] permit at Fernandina

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and St. [[underline ]] Augustine [[/underline]] or obtained a general permit in [[underline]] New York. [[/underline]] Tells me to get permit at [[underline]] Miami [[/underline]] also [[strike through]] mils [[/strike through]] says [[underline]] Albert must have his naturalization papers with him [[/underline]]
Anchored overnight in nearby creek, Turkey Creek where we had good shelter. Rain and thunderstorm during the night.
Nov 23. Calm pleasant sunny weather. Lifted anchor about 6 P.M. [[underline]] Ducks everywhere shot three and one wild goose. [[/underline]] Might have shot hundreds of them but this is all we want for our meals for the next days. Navigation [[strike through]] very tortuous [[/strike through]] along tortuous channels, sometimes very short water thru narrow
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