We are this day in Latd. 47. ° 48' N., and Longd. 8. ° 50' West at Noon. -- We are in hope of striking Soundings this Evening, in case the present Breeze continues, and seeing the Lizard Point in dear old England by Sunset tomorrow Evening. -- We had a very fine strong and fair Wind all Thursday -- but it yesterday slackened very much and also Headed. -- We ly [sic] our right course -- and have a five Knot Breeze. -- the Ship Wm. Milles is still to be seen far astern but nearly out of Sight. -- at 8. p.m. Hove to and try to sound with 115 Fathoms but found no bottom.

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