Fifth Journey (MS 107/4)
4th March 1786
transcription
[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.
translation
[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.