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Great preparations for a Clergyman coming
off in the afternoon to preach: old Higgs & Ross on shore
Christian in the country. I remained in my cabin
during the day. At 10 they went to Divisions,
Dr Martin doing duty for me. No boats allowed
on shore. A grand procession on shore among the
Catholics, and the Brazilian Ships all dressed,
with crossed yards. In the evening we had a quiet
game at whist in the Engineers Mess and after a
pipe and glass of rum and water, I turned in
but in severe pain from my legs.

April 10th A find mild morning: at 9 a Brazilian
Steamer arrived from Rosario. Sent a boat for the
Commdr and for orders from the Admiral.

Employed white washing, coal tarring & making
every thing as uncomfortable on board as possible.
Our Steward and Cook (for want of proper management
doing just as they liked, old Higgs being
quite incompetent for a Caterer, having told a
falsehood to the Admiral, when asked about
My accounts saying we only owed £16 instead
of £160. But liking as far as possible a quiet
life I keep my cabin where I hear all that goes on
without entering into any of the arguments which
are often very annoying.

April 11th Great fun shooting at Judas Iscariet
who was hung up to the Yard arm of a Brazy
Corvette, salutes being fired by the Garrison
and the Foreign Men of War. A grand procession
on shore by the Roman Catholics, with a quantity
of Rockets and Fireworks. Rum & water & turned in

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