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To Brazil

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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