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and 11, two miles further up the bay, where, on its falling calm, an 
anchor was dropped. In the evening we ran further up, and at sun- 
set anchored in g fathoms, mud and sand, near the innermost and 
largest of three islands which lie in the entrance. Around, and be- 
tween these islands, were many islets and rocks, and others were 
seen to the north-eastward; the bay extended to the north-west, 
and was divided into two branches by a projection named Point Middle, 
the eastern branch being defended from the sea by a tongue of 
land, whose south point seemed to be connected by a reef of rocks 
with the inner island. This point I have called Point Alexander ; 
and to a hill upon the furthest visible part of the coast to the north- 
ward, the appellation of Mount Alexander is given. 
In the morning, there being no wind to move the ship, I sent 
the master up the bay with the whale boat, to search for fresh water 
and a secure anchorage ; and on his making the signal to follow, a 
little before noon, we steered for Point Middle. A shoal was seen 
to extend from it, down the bay ; and the depth having diminished 
to 4 fathoms, we hauled up into the eastern branch, and anchored 
under Point Alexander in 4- fathoms, muddy bottom ; our distance 
from the shore being one mile, and two cables length from a bank 
in front of it, upon which there was only six feet water. In this 
situation, the outer rocks near Cape Grey bore S.sB'E., and the 
inner rocks from the island near Point Alexander, S. 35 0 E. ; the 
intermediate angle of f being that at which alone we were open to 
the sea. Several natives were seen on the shore abreast of the ship, 
and lieutenant Fowler was sent to communicate with them, and to 
search for fresh water. They staid to receive him, without showing 
that timidity so usual with the Australians ; and after a friendly inter- 
course in which mutual presents were made, Mr. Fowler returned 
with the information that fresh water was plentiful. 
Early next morning, having given directions for two tents, a 
seine, and a corporal’s guard, to be sent on shore under the command 
of the first lieutenant, I landed with the botanical gentlemen ; the 
natives running from their night residences to meet us. There were 
1803. 
February. 
Wednes. 2. 
Thurs. S. 
Friday f . 
