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in exchange for one of mine. Mr
March also paid us a parting visit.
At one o'clock we got up the
anchor and made sail for the
Cape de Verde Is. with a strong
breeze directly aft.
Tuesday, July 19. N. Lat. 29°41' W. Lon. 17°46'
At five in the afternoon we passed
Palma, one of the Canary Isles. It had
a lofty appearance, but not so striking
as that of Madeiras. The villas
were seen in the form of white dots
on the side of the mountain. It blew
a gale as we passed.
Wednesday, July 20 N. Lat. 28°07' W. Lon. 18°26'
Thursday, July 21 N. Lat. 25°55' W. Lon. 19°46'
Friday, July 22 N. Lat. 23°32' W. Lon. 21°17'
We passed, in the afternoon, a large
floating stick of timber, which was taken
aboard. Upon it were found precisely
the same animals as upon the cask
taken on the 1st inst., with two additions