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the Governor would furnish us with any quantity of water in two days in the conclusion however he was immensely civil telling us that the Governor would give us every assistance in his power that the Leutenant had not been confind but on account of the Practica had not been allowd to go on shore he should now however be sent on board immediately that the Captain was welcome to go on shore now but he wishd the rest of the crew might remain on board till the Paper they drew up had been delivered
14. This morn Captn Cooke goes went ashore Dr Solander & myself impatiently waiting for his return which he promisd should be the moment he had spoke with the viceroy who would no doubt tell him that the practica paper had been deliverd & we were all at liberty to come
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