20th February 1786

[20th February 1786]
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sloegen Observatorium op observeerde. vond de brete 33˚­ 50' ­ 31" miswysing 26½ g. n.w.
had een schoon gesigt reed in klein anderhalf uur na uiterste punt en peilde alles af.

Schoon weer seer helder
frisse z.w. wind.
term 64 ­ 82 ­ 75

n.b. vond een goede overvloedige fontein digt aan bakens riv mond. at oesters dog vond hen seer lebberig.

[20th February 1786]
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Erected the observatory. Took observations. Found latitude: 33 degrees 50 minutes 31 seconds Error: 26½ degrees north west.
Had a fine view. Rode to the furthest point in under one and a half hours and took bearings on everything.

Fine weather, very clear.
Fresh south-west wind.
Thermometer: 64-82-75.

N.B. Found a good, abundant spring close to the Bakens River mouth. Ate oysters but found them very slimy.