19 May 1809
Friday 19th.. Embarked on board His Majesty's store Ship Dromedary, Commanded by Mr.. Pritchard (a Master in the Royal Navy) then lying at St.. Helens between 12 and 1 o'clock this day; Captn.. Pascoe Comr of the Hindostan Man of War, having conducted us in his Barge from Portsmouth off to the Dromedary. Our party on board consisted of Mr.. Pritchard, one midshipman, who lived at his table, Mr.. & Mrs.. Bent, Colonel Macquarie, and myself. ---
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