HELLBBOLUH. 
9 
days. Though Obi gave no assistance, we procured a 
small quantity of fuel from some private individuals; 
yet as no canoes came after five o’clock, we were obliged 
to be content, especially as our Krumen who had been 
sent on shore to cut wood, had not found a convenient 
place. We therefore weighed, in the hope of being 
able to gain a good many miles before sunset; but 
the navigation was so intricate, that we could not 
make more than ten miles before darkness obliged us 
to anchor. 
From appearances one might have thought that 
several of our invalids were improving. The fever 
had now assumed such variety of character, that it was 
frequently very deceptive, and Dr. Pritchett declared 
some to be in considerable danger who did not appear 
to be in the least conscious of it, but insisted they 
were nearly well, and complained of the restraint put 
upon their restlessness, which they mistook for return- 
ing strength. Mr. Wakeham the purser, seemed to be 
past recovery. 
9 A.M. Th. 81“ wet bulb. Mason’s Hygr. 77“ 
3 P.M. „ 87" „ „ „ 79" 
9 P.M. „ 79" „ „ „ 76“ 
2Uh . — Sailed at daylight, but the wood was found 
to be so bad and green, that we could only go on 
slowly. We attempted to cut some at Stirling Island, 
where the land was also submerged, and the Krumen 
could find no footing. At the village of Helleboliih we 
rejoiced to see some large stacks of convenient sized 
