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The Brigantine: Temperature

June 30th-Great difficulty in securing crew to take vessel around to London. July 10th-Weighed anchor 5:20 A.M., stood down channel under all plain sail. Temperature 62. Wind light S. S. W. Fair, Glass steady, 29.51. July 12th-Mate reports that seaman had brought one of those furry things (See Note 9 Appendix.) on board in a covered cage. Ordered its neck wrung and body thrown overboard. Story of launching has gotten about. Crew grumbling, wish me to turn back. Temperature 70. Wind steady S. E. fair. July 26th-St. Elmo's fire on yards and trucks lasted fifteen minutes. Strange spectacle. Lat. N. 31.35, Long. W. 41.13. Temperature 71. Wind N. E. Cloudy. July 27th-Yesterday fell in with large topsail schooner; thought it to be a slaver. Came within hail and stated he was short of water; asked if I could give him some; long boat came alongside about 7:30 P.M. and seven men came on deck. Drew pistols, backed me into cabin, bound me, took what money I had, water and other things they wanted, compelled six of crew to accompany them, leaving the rest bound, and vessel hove to. In no condition to resist. Mate managed to free himself and others. Now short handed. Temperature 69. Wind N. E. strong, fair.