Journals

Fifth Journey (MS 107/4)

4th March 1786


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[page 40]
[4th March 1786]
4

klom weer op de berg en had goed gesigt peilde alles af na plettenbergs baay en noetsis riv: mond, en vertrok nog dien dag in 4½ uur te paard tot Mattys sondag.

[page 40a]
goed weer dog agtermiddag iets z.o.
weer mistig met weerligt en donder ver in het n.
term 76 ­ 90 ­ 80.

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[page 40]
[4th March 1786]
4

Climbed up the mountain again and had a good view. Took all bearings up to Plettenberg Bay and the Noetzie River mouth. Departed still on this day reaching Mattys Sondag in 4½ hours on horseback.

[page 40a]
Good weather except in the afternoon.
Wind somewhat south-east
misty again with lightning and thunder far in the north
Thermometer: 76-90-80.