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upon the water here in the same manner as C. Lacustris does on our ponds in England. Towards even two small fish were taken under the stern, they were following a shirt which was towing & showd not the least signs of fear, so that they were taken with a Landing net without the least difficulty. Balistes monoceros Linn.
5. Weather pretty good, today at night a squall with Lightning & rain, another swallow came to the ship today & was taken with the snippers as soon as he goes went to roost.
6. Blew fresh this morn with heavy rain, towards noon five swallows came on board & were taken at roosting time, & provd like all we have taken before to be H. domestica Linn.
7. This morn calm went out in the boat
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