Journals

Fifth Journey (MS 107/4)

23rd February 1786


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[23rd February 1786]
23

al vorig pad langs tot over gamtous riv. waarin nu byna geen water. tot na Cabbeljaws riv: plaats van van Rhenen

seer warm dog gepasseerde nagt term op 50g noorder lugtje
term 60 ­ 92 ­ 80.

translation

[23rd February 1786]
23

Continued on previous road until across the Gamtouws River which has almost no water in it now up to the Cabbeljaws River, Van Rhenen’s farm.

Very hot but last night thermometer was on 50 degrees Breeze more northerly.
Thermometer: 60-92-80.