Second Journey (MS 107/1/1-2)
8th December 1777
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[8th December 1777]
8
sterke n w wind gepasseerde nagt enige regen, dog nu sonneschyn met bewolkte lugt, de honden hebben vannagt sterk geblaft en de beesten in de craal geschrikt, zodat er wild gedierte by moet geweest zyn, maak alles vaardig om morgen te vertrekken.
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[8th December 1777]
8
Strong north-west wind. Some rain last night but sunshine now with a cloudy sky. The dogs barked loudly tonight and the cattle in the kraal were frightened so that there must have been wild animals around. I am making everything ready in order to leave tomorrow.