MAY 20.
6 horses. Messrs Gregory & Browne rode out to inspect intended route.
MAY 21.
Last four horses were landed; as we had to swim them all three miles, we were fortunate in getting them all safely on shore. Landed some stores; James shoeing. Heavy rain through the night (Winter rains unusual in these parts).
MAY 22.
Landed remainder of provisions; & Smith shoeing. Mr. G & Brown out reconnoitring route; had to leave horses (their horses) on account of rise of tide.
Camp in Hearson Cove Nicol Bay.
Lat - 20° 54'. Long - 116° 45'
(Doubtful).
MAY 23.
Preparing to start. Brown & Harding brought in horses left out by Mr. Gregory. Mr. Hearson removed to on board ship.
MAY 24.
Started from Camp in Bay. The horses not being used to packs, commenced such jumping, rearing & rearing, as would have astonished the natives had there been any about; so we returned to camp to repair damages & alter pack saddles.
MAY 25.
Started better prepared; & travelled for about 9 miles
