James- Kemp’s Journal —— Revd Sir it was requested by the Society that every Person that go out Should Keep a Journal of his im-ployment every Day — I have here stated as plain as I am able my imployment every Day from the time I left England till we landed at Sydney -------- 1818 Imbarked from London December 15th. From the Custom house Key in A gravesend boat to Sheareness ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reached the Baring the Next Day at half Past twelve Thursday the 17th Went On Shore with Mr Hall to buy some things for the Cabin ------ Friday the 18th. Weid Anchor 8 Oclock in the Morning and Sailed from Sheareness to quenes Channal and Cast Anchor there at 5 Oclock in the Evening the Wind blowing sharpe in the Night Myself and Wife was Sick ------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday the 19th. Weid Anchor between 7 and 8 Oclock in the Morning and about noon the Ship struck the Brake sands and remained there about ½ an hour the Tide increasing We Cast Anchor at 7 Oclock in the Evening in the downs -------------------------------- Sunday the 20th. To day Morning it was fown out that the Ship had sprung a leak the Captain immeddiately went on Shore at Deal and went to London to hear from the owners what was to be done the Prayers were read on deck Mrs Kemp Sick in bed ------------------------ On the 21st. Laid at anchor in the downs waiting for the return of the Captain ---------- On the 22th The Captain came on board about 10 Oclock in the Morning the Orders was to return to Chatham to have the Ship inspected at the dock ------------------------------------- And on the 23rd We Weid Anchor in the morning to return to Chatham and Sailed as far as Pan Sand hole and there Cast Anchor ------------------------------------------------ [f] On the 24th, Laid at Anchor all the day in the same place were we cast anchor the Day past waiting for a fair Wind ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And on the 25th. Weid Anchor at 7 Oclock in the Morning and reached as fair as the Mouth of the Noar and there cast Anchor Mr Butler left ous in the downs and went to London on the 22 —to hear how to Precede and he came on Board this Evening the orders were to get lodgens at Chatham -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On the 26th. Weid Anchor in the Morning and reached the Hulk in Midway about noon the name of the Ship is the Glory the Convicts and Soldiers were put on board the Glory in the Mean time. Mr Butler and myself went to Brompton to seek for lodgens and got lodgens at Mrs Chinworth No4 in Brompton and came on board the same Night Tooi is very ill at this time. And on the 27th, In the Morning we got our things on Shore as early as early [?] as we could it being Sunday we would have waited till the next day but the Captain said we must go to day because the Ship would be into dock as soon as she was ready therefore it was a case of necessity which things must be done I had the upportinuity this day to attend Publick Worship again in England I trust my soul was very much refreched with the upertunity. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On the 28th. Went on board to take the rest of our things to our lodgens Tooi very ill but we trust he is looking up to Jesus to Je Prepare him for a better World he said to me to day when I was talking to him about Jesus Dying to save sinners [?] and if he would like to die and go to him he said id Jesus li like I die I die if not I like to go home to New Zealand I quite happy I no fear ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On the 29th. To day ^Tooi is somewat better [scarped out] he feels himself very much weak it was though right to get medical assistance to him to day, the Doctor on board was very attentive to him____ while on board. On the 30th. To day Tooi is much the same every thing that he can take is provided for him we all feel ourselves very much concerned for him and hope the Lord will hear our Prayers and restore him -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [f] And on the 31st Tooi is much the same on the day past he Cough and raise a grate deal our friend Mr Hall is very attentive to him night and day ---------------------------------------- January the 1st. To day Tooi is much Better than we could expect our language is the Lord is very merciful. This evening the Revd Ed Bickersteth, from the Missionary hous London : and with him A friend of the Society, Mr Cooper came to see us, — we felt oursouls very much comforted by then once more, before we leave the Shores of england. --------------- And on the 2nd. Our friend, left ous in the Morning to return to London the Lord has Blesed them comming to our Souls: as Soloman say iron sharpen iron so the countnence of one friend revives another Tooi continues to get Better we trust this is a^n answer to prayer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday the 3th. Attended publick Service twice in the Day at Chatham Church; and heard the earch Deachon of Rochestor Preach from the 119 Psalm and 175 vers. in the Afternoon I heard a Sermon Preached from the 5 chp.t of Ephesians 15 vers. Tooi is Better And on the 4th: Attended Chatham Dockyard with my friends to Show Teeterree all the Mechannichs Belonging to the Dockyard Teeterree said new Zealand ^man no believe Tooi continue to get Better ------------------ On the 5th. Whent to Chatham with Mr Hall to Buy some things for the vo^age Tooi is gitting findly -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And on the 6th. In the Morning went on board the baring with Mr Butler to see how they were getting on, Afterwards went to Rochester to the Custom house Key to hear about our things going on board all would be quite right ------------------------------------------------------- And on the 7th. Imploid in writing to my friends and went on Board to ask when we should come on board but could not get any orders --------------------------------------------- [f] On the 9th. To day we received orders to be on board Monday the 11th. The rest of the Day was spent in writing to my friends Tooi is findly [?] bless the Lord he have heard our Prayers for him ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And on the 9th. Imploid in Preparing to go on Board on the 11th and in writing to my friends. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Sunday the 10th. Once more injoied the Purvelage [? Privilege] in going to the house of god Perhaps for the last tine ^in england in the morning & heard a Sermon from Chapter 12 of Romans part of the 2nd vers. in the Afternoon heard a Sermon from first Corithians Chapter 3 and 7 vers. To day Tooi attended with us it was Sabbath much injoid by us all ---- ----- And on the 11th In the Morning we got our things on board a Sheareness Boat and saild from Chatham about noon to the Baring laying at Shereness and reached the about 2 Oclock in the afternoon the rest of the day was spent in putting our Cabbien on order --------- On the 12th In Morning went on Shore with Mr Butler at Sheareness to buy some things for the Cabin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ And on the 13th Weid anchor in the morning about 9 Clock to Proceid as fair as the Downs and Cast Anchor at 5 in the evening of the North forelorne ---------------------------------- On the 14th. Weid Anchor about 7 Oclock in the Morning Mrs Kemp very Porley with Sickness. and Cast Anchor about 11 Oclock in the Mor of Marget [?] ------------------------------- And on the 15th. Weid Anchor at 7 Oclock in the Morning and reached the Downs about 11 Oclock in in the morning and Cast anchor on this Side the South forelorne the Pilot left ous in the afternoon Mrs Kemp Better to day ------------------------------------------------------- [f] And on the 16th. Laid at anchor in the downs the wind blowing very rough all the day --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday the 17th The wind quite against us and blowing the same as the day past the wether would not admit of publick Service Mrs Kemp very porley to day, but I trust the Lord will make all things work together for our good ----------------------------------------------------------- On the 18th. The wind remain much the same Mrs Kemp much the same imploied in writing with Tooi and Teeterree to there friends ---------------------------------------------------------- On the 19th. The wind much the same: the enemy of man_kind for some day’s past have been vexing my soul with fears and doupts but in vain for the Lord inabled me to look up and believe that grater is he that is fore me than they that are against me --------------------- And on the 20th. The wind blowing quite against us and cannot move Mrs Kemp is something better imploied in writing ------------------------------------------------------------------------- On the 21st. Weiting for a fair wind in the downs to Day we began School with Tooi and Teeterre Mr Hall and myself begain at 9 Oclock in the Morning, till a levin Oclock: in the Afternoon 2 hours: the rest of the Day in writing and reading Mrs Kemp much the same ------ And on the 22ns The wind much the same attended School with Mr Hall and the two Natives We humbly pray the Lord to give a blessing to all the means that are made use of m in trying to learn them to read that word of God, which alone is able (when applied by the holy spirit) to make them wise unto Salvation. ---------------------------------------------------------- On the 23th The wind the Night Past Blew very hard but quite against us so that we remain in the same place We injoy the Privelage in meeting together morning and evening for Prayers and find it a grate Blessing to our Souls -------------------------------------------------- [f] On Sunday the 24th. To day the wind was more favirable but we could not get out one or two Ships that were lying with us in the downs made sail but forst to come back we had no Publick Service on deck our little partey assembled together in Mr Halls Cabien and Mr Butler read the Prayers: and in the evening read a Sermon the Text was – Be ye also ready ^I injoid grate comfort in the meeting ----------------------------------------------------------------------- On the 25th. The wind changed and went into the old quarter again on the 24th. we had a Piolet came on Board from Deal to take us as fair as Portsmouth to day the Shop drew her Anchor the Wind Blowing very Sharp ------------------------------------------------------------------ On the 26th. The wind much the same as the day past imploied in school with Mr Hall and the two Natives. ----- And on the 27th. We Weid Anchor at 7 Oclock in the Morning to Proceed down the Channal with a South East wind at the rate of 6 nots an hour [?] imploied in writing letters to send by the Pilot ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the 28th. The Pilot left us at 11 [?] Oclock in the Morning of Portsmouth the wind quite fair for us in the morning the wind arose and Blew very Sharp we felt our souls salfe [?] in the arms of the Blessed Saviour ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the 29th. To day the wind abated it was not so fair for us in the morning it Blew fresh again imploid in School -------- And on the 30th. To Day the wind is much the same imploid as useal in School -------- -------- On Sunday the 31st. The wind quite fair for us Sailing about 7 nots No Publick Service on Deck to day Mr Hall an d myself went among the convicts and gave them about 300 tracts we humbly pray that the lord may give a Blessing to them we had Service twice in the Day in Mr Hall’s Cabien I trust it was a gracious uppertunity to my Soul and I trust to all present Degrees – Merits Lattit 47 North [?] [f] February the 1st. The wind much the same as the Day past no School to day the Captain had Mr Halls Cabien ingaged in serving some things out to the Seamen ----------------- ----- On the 2nd The wind not so fair for us we could not star our course imploied in School ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- And on the 3rd. To day we are Sailing with a fair wind at the rate 6 nots an hour imploied as useal To day my mind with reepect to Sp^eritual things was ^very dul but that blessed text of Scriptuer which saith him that I loveth I loveth unto the end gave ^me comfort and I trust I have injoid the love of god -------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- On the 5th. To Day we are Sailing much the same Mr Butler gave some Testiments away to the Seamen and Soldiers and humbly hope the Lord will Bless them to there Souls --------------- imploied in School ----- And on the 6th. To day but little wind to day some Convicts were punished for stealing some things from the others: it was a lesson to teach ^me more of the Deperivety of the human hart and to give the Praise to God’s grace that I am not one of them ---------------------- imploied in School Lattitude ------------------------------- Longitude Deg – m D – M 38 – 18 11 – On Sunday the 7th. The wind much the same To Day we injoied the Privilage of Puplick Service on the quarter Deck the Revd Mr Cross Read the Service and the first homely of the Church I think never did I injoy Publick worship Before hearing for some time been debared from it: the gratest attention was paid by all. In the evening we had Service in Mr Hall’s Cabien and the Scacrement was adminstred to 10 communicants; my Soul to Day was refreshed with the means of grace Mrs Kemp much Better [f] ----- On the 8th. To Day we are Sailing with a still Breese at the rate of 6 nots an hour imploied in School Latt m ----------------- Long 35.44 D M 13 – 30 On the 9th. We are Sailing much the same to day at noon we were 120 miles from Medaria imploied in School ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And on the 10th. Land in sight at 6 Oclock in the morning and got into the harbour about 3 Oclock in the afternoon the Island of Medaria in the evening Mr Butler and myself went on Shore expecting the Captain woul Sail in the Morning to get a few things for our comfort on board we Slept in Medaria all night Lattitud Deg 33. ----- On the 11th. To day Morning we heard that the Captain intended to take in water and fresh Provisions and not to put in any were else on the Voi^age. Cast Anchor in this Morning the two Natives and Mr Hall went on Shore to day; and remained ^there all night Mrs Kemp Porley --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- And on the 12th. To day Mr Butler and Mr Hall and the two Natives came on board and in the afternoon. Mrs Butler Mr and Mrs Kemp and Mr Butler went on Shore fore a few hours as it would be the last time till we come to the end and returned on Board in the evening -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. ----- On the 13th. Weid Anchor at Noon but little wind but towards the evening it Blew quite fresh so that we Sailed at the rate 7 nots ----------------------------------------------------------- ----- Sunday the 14th. We had Publick Service on Deck as useal and Mr Cross read the Prayers he also read a Sermon the text was taken from 3 chptr of the 2nd. Timothy 16vers my Soul was Delighted to see so many Souls on the grate deck assemble to worship our great creator we had the Prayers in Mr Halls Cabien in the evening Mrs Kemp is very Porley with Sickness not able to attend with me [f] ----- On the 15th. In the Morning at 6 Oclock Land in Sight the Island of Palmar Mrs Kemp very weak and she trust her soul is quite safte in the arms of the Blessed Jesus. The wind is much the same as the day past imploied as useal ----- And on the 16th. The wind is somewhat better sailing about 7 nots Mrs Kemp is Better to day imploied in School --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- On the 17th. The wind blew quite fresh as that the Ship was in grate motion which made Mrs Kemp un-well Sailing 9 nots Lattitude d-m 24.10 < Long d-m 20.20 ----- And on the 18th. The wind much the same Mrs Kemp to day is very Sick and Porley. but I can truly say although so sick I enved the Peace of mind she injoied ----------------------- ----- On the 19th. Sailing much the same Mrs Kemp feels very weake but not so sick I have not been able to attend School for two of three Days --------------------------------------------------- ----- On the 20th. The wind much the same; in the Night the wind blew very rough Mrs Kemp not so well -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- On Sunday the 21st. Sailing about 7 nots. we had Publick Service on deck as useal Mr Cross read a Sermon from the 1. chapt of the Peter 2.16 ve Mrs Kemp very ill to day I was not able to attend Service I humbly pray ^to the Lord of his infinite Mercy to support her by his grace under her affliction his blessed word is and I trust will always be the comfort of our Souls. – ----- On the 22nd. Not so much wind Mrs Kemp somewhat better to day but very weak. May the Lord make his strength prefect in weakness with her Soul Attended School to day it increaseth very hot in Lattitude about 6. Degrees ----- And on the 23th. the wind much the same Mrs Kemp Better I trust our blessed Lord will work all things together for our present and eternal good. TO day Teeterree would not attend School we ask him the reason he would not come, he said no reason I never come no more we said to him we hope you will come again no I cant no more --------------------------- [f] ----- And on the 24th. We are Sailing about 2 nots Mrs Kemp continues to get better Teeterree would not attend School to day Tooi begins to improve in reading and can do a sum in addition prettey well ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- On the 25th Sailing with a fresh Brees but in the evening it was almost calm. Mrs Kemp not quite so well. imploied in School with Tooi -------------------------------------------------- ----- And on the 26th. The wind mych the same the sea like a hole; to Day the Captain gave the men leave to Beath over board one ^of the Soldiers expecting he could swim went over to try but could not and was very near heaving a waiting grave but a man caught hold of him till the boat came to his assistance Mrs Kemp Better ------------------------------------------------- ----- On the 27th. The wind much the same as the day past imploied in School with Mr Hall and Tooi Mrs Kemp much Better ----- The Lattitude Deg – m 4 – 5 Sunday the 28th. But little wind We had Publick Service on deck Mr Cross read a Sermon from the 51st Psalm and 17th. vers and the gratest attention was Paid by all. May God of his grate mercy inable them all to feel from (a sense of sin) that Broken and contrite [?] spirit which god will not despise ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----- In the evening Mr Butler read a sermon from the 3rd chaptr of Phelilians 8 vers------------------- March the 1st. The wind much the same, two Ships in Sight Inideman left the downs the same time we did; the Captain had intercourse with one of them imploied in School with Tooi My Language is with one of old lord I believe help my un belief. On the 2nd. The wind much the same imploid in School bless the Lord, we all injoy our health midlen [?] considering how hot it is at this present We are now in latitude Deg m 2 – 25 – ----- On the 3rd, The wind remain the same imploied as useal ----- On the 4th, We are sailing with a gentle Breeze about 2 nots imploied in School to day my Soul was refreshed in reading the 145 Psalm in that our Lord have said he is nigh unto all that them that call upon him faithfully ------------------------------------------------------------- [f] ----- On the 5th The wind the same as the past Day imploied in School with Tooi and Mr Hall -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- And on the 6th. We could not make more than 15 miles, but we hope we shall soon have a fair wind the Lord inable our to wait with Patience. The custom which is generally had on board a Ship while crossing the line took place to day ----------------------------------------- ----- Sunday the 7th. Sailing about 4 nots an hour. We had Punlick Service on deck Mr Cross read a sermon from chaptr 5 of Galation 6 ver I humbly Pray that the Lord may bless at lest some souls so that they may have to bless God throughout eternity that they came on board this Ship, about noon a brig called the Hero bown to Riojeneiro cam in sight and the Captain delivered some dispaches one Letter to the Society. On the ^Evening we had Service in Mr Hall’s Cabien and the Sacrement was adminstred to 6 communicants by Mr Butler I trust my soul was refreshed and strengthened with this means of grace -------------------------------------- On the 8th Sailing with a fresh Breese about 6 nots imploied in School we crost the line to day Mrs Kemp Porley ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- And on the 9th. The wind much the same Mrs Kemp hold Porley to day Teeterre attended School Mr Butler attended with him and was very attentive the grate enemy of mankind has been trying of us but the work is the Lord’s, the god of heaven have said it shall Prosper therefore we need not fear -------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- On the 10th. The wind much the same imploied in School. Teeterree very attentive Mrs Kemp much the same to day 12d miles South of the line -------------------------------------------- On the 11th. Sailing with a fine wind at the rate of 9 nots Mrs Kemp is but Proley suffer a grate deel of sickness when the Ship is in grate motion imploid in School ---------------------- ----- On the 12th. The wind much the same Mr Butler and Mr Hall have Selected a numbe of convicts from the rest to teach an hour in the day that is from 11 Oclock to 12 in the morning each of ous taking a Class and we humbly trust the Lord will bless the means. to there souls Mrs Kemp something Better imploied in School ---------------------------------------- [f] ----- And on the 13th. Sailing at the rate of 7 nots an hour Mrs Kemp much the same imploied in School in Lattitude – Long D – M D – M 8 . 44 28 . 13 ----- Sunday the 14th. The wind much the same. Wh had Publick Service on deck as useal Mr Cross Preached from The Chpt 9 of the first 15 vers of Corinthians in the evening we had service in Mr Hall’s Cabien Mr Butler read a Sermon from the chptr 12 of St John 32 vers I trus that the Lord was with ^us according to his Promice that wheresoever my name is recorded there will I come and bless you --------------------------------- ----- On the 15th. Sailing with a gentle Breese about 5 nots an hour imploied in School --- On the 16th. Eirly this Morning the wind blew very rough so that it rent 5 sailes. After school among the convicts this Morning A man by the name of Willcock a convict stopt Mr Butler and said that he felt himself a grate sinner in the sight of God: and wished for som advice repecting his soul imploied as useal ---------------------------------------------------------------- And on the 17th. Sailing about 7 nots an hour Mrs Kemp is but Porley to day imploied in School in Lattitude Long D – M D – M 17 – 47 South 31 – 45 West -------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- On the 18th But very little wind Mrs Kemp much the same indeed she has suffered a great deel of sickness and does still, but she hope the lord will inable here to bear it with Patience and will make a it all work together for here good: imploied in School as useal ------ And on the 19th. The wind much the same Mrs Kemp Better Teeterree unwell and could not attend school with us to day. my mind have for some time been glomey with fears and doubts but to day my soul was refreshed with that Promise which saith, the lord God will help me Therefore I shall not be confounded ------------ Lattitude – Long D – M D – M 22 – 4 — 31 – 46 On the 20th, Sailing with a fair wind Mrs Kemp Better attend school to day; Teeterree better and attended with us ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [f] ----- Sunday the 21st. But little wind almost a calm We had Publick Service on Deck as useal Mr Cross read Sermon from the 8chaptr of Romans 1st vers the subject consistted of what it was to in Christ Jesus the gratest attention was laid by all present in the evening we had Service in Mr Hall’s Cabien Mr Butler read a Sermon from the 6chaptr of St Mark 12vers I hope the lord was with us and Blessed our meeting together ------------------------------------------------- ----- On the 22nd, The wind much as the day past Mrs Kemp much the same imploied in School as useal lattSouth – longWest D – M S – M 25 – 12 – 21 – 10 ----- On the 23rd But little wind Mrs Kemp Prittey well imploied in School ---------------------- And on the 24th. Almost a calm to day I felt any self [?] unwell with a sad pain in my head I caught a sad cold Mrs Kemp not as well imploid [?crossed out] I could not attend School to day ----- On the 25th. The wind quite gone the swell is very grate which caused Mrs Kemp to be very sick I suffered to day a grate deel of pain, I took a dost of Medisen from the doctor and by the Blessing of the Lord I receaved a great benefit from it The Surgen of the Ship is a very kind man Indeed Sir [?] I enjoied grate comfort in meaditating on that Text of Scripture where it is said We have not an high priest which cannot be tuned with the feelings of our informites but was in all points tempted like us we are and is able to enccor all them that are tempted In all our afflictions he was afflicted ----- On the 26th. The wind much the same so that we mak but little way Mrs Kemp much the same I feel much Better to day --------------------------------------------------------------------------- On the 27th. The wind somewhat better for us Mrs Kemp feel Better to day, bless the lord I am findly [?] to day — I wish I could feel more grateful to our heavenly father for all his mercy towards us What shall I under unto the Lord for all his Benefits nothing but go and ask him for more Lattitude – Longitude D –M D – M 27 – 41 31 – 41 [f] Sunday the 28th. The wind much the same We had Service on deck no Sermon we had Squarl arose at the close of Prayers which stopt us it Blew very fresh in the evening we had Service in Mr Hall’s Cabien Mr Butler read a Sermon from the 6Chpt of St John 29 vers we all attended and was quite refreshed with the means of grace ---------------------------------- ----- On the 29th. Sailing with a gentle Breese about 4 nots imploied in School to day Tooi and Teeterree improve in there learning and have ?[?become] very attentive since Teeterree came to School again I hope they will continue so tho do they require many Patience with them may the Lord give us Patience -------------------------------------------------------------------------- On the 30th. The Wind much the same Mrs Kemp Prittey well imploied in School as useal Lattitude – Longitude D – M D – M 29 – 5 30 – 11 ----- And on the 31st. Sailing about 5 nots our course South Est imploied in School as useal ----- April the 1st. The wind Blowing quite fresh so that we sail about 7 nots Mrs Kemp Porley with Sickness no School to day the cabien imploied by the Captain ----- On the 2nd The wind much the same imploied in School as useal Mrs Kemp better to day ^in when the Ship is in grate motion the Lord inable her to bear it with Patience --------- And on the 3th, Sailing with a fair wind Mrs Kemp not so well the Lord refreshed our Souls in reading 10 Chpr St John not one shall Perish neither shal any Pluck them out of my hands imploied in School ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday the 4th. But little wind Mrs Kemp midler [?] We had Service on deck as useal Mr Cross read a sermon from the 9 Chpr of st Luke 22 vers all very attentive in the evening we had service in Mr Hall’s cabien Mr Butler read a sermon from the 1chpr st John 29 vers Worthy indeed to behold with the eyes of faith ------------------------------------------------------------------ [f] ----- And on the 5th, Sailing about 7 nots with a still Breese imploied in School as useal. in Lattitude – Longitude ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- D – M D – M 34 – 40 24 – 22 ----- On the 6th. The wind much the same as the Day past we are staring E.S.E. imploied as useal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- On the 7th. Not so much wind Mrs Kemp Prettey well Mr Butler is very Porley with a sad cold in his head and have Been for a day or two past imploid as usual ----- And on the 8th. Sailing with a still [?stiff] Breese and the wind quite fair Mr Butler not so well as he was My mind this day was lead to meaditate on my Dear Saviour in the garden of Goethseminea [?] who seeing before him the Burdhen of sin he must bear caused him to swet grate drops of Blood — imploid in School ---------------------------------------------------------- ----- Good friday the 9 Sailing with a fair wind Mr Butler Better We injoyed the privelage to day in Commorating the Dying love of our Saviour Jesus Christ thus dying for us and the innumerrable [?] ^ benefits he hath obtained for us by Spreading his Blood for us on this Day I trust it was a Day much injoyed by us all we had Service in the evening Mr Cross read a Sermon from 19Chpt of St John and the 40-41-42 verses ----- And on the 10th. Sailing about 4 nots an hour Eirly this morning land in Sight the Island of Tristandecunha imploid in School Mr Butler much the same -------------------------- ----- Latt- Long. D M ) D M 37 – 7 South) 12 – 42 West Sunday the 11th. Sailing with a still Breeze and the wind Blowing quite fair for ous We had Service on deck as useal Mr Cross read a Sermon from the 1st Chpt- of the first Thes- salonians 10 ver in the evening Mr Hall’s Cabien Administred the Sacrament to 10 Communicants Persons I trust the lord is with us [rubbed out] and will be with ous always even to the end of the world and will Bless us -------------------------------------------------------- [f] ----- And on the 12th. The wind continue to blow very feair Mrs Kemp not so well imploied in School ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------ On the 13th. The wind much the same Mr Butler but Porley to day. how true is ^that psalm many are the afflictions of the righteous but the lord delves us out of them all imploied in School ---------------------------------------------------------- Latt. – Long D – M – (D – M 37 – 59S – (4 – 20 West On the 14th. Sailing at the rate 7 nots our fourse [?] is S.E.E. Mr Butler is very Porley to day but he injoy grate Peace I trust the Lord is with him and will restore him to us again imploied as useal --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And on the 15th. The wind much the same Mr Butler hold very porly imploied in School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- On the 16th. The wind the same Mr Butler Better to day Mrs Kemp is very sick to day I trust the lord will make all things work together for our good Therefore we will not fear God is our refuage and Strength imploied as useal -------------------------------------------------------------- ----- And on the 17th. Sailing with a stiff Breese about 8 nots an hour the night past we had a gale wind but it did not last long Mrs Kemp much the same imploied in School ----- Sunday the 18th. On the night past the wind arose and blew a strong gale and lasted all the day so that we could not have publick Service it shettered the fore top mast Stasil in pesies: this was the first time that I saw a gale of wind and truly it is distressing to nature to see the raging Billower. But I can truly say that we felt in Jesus a sure refuage from the Storm. the weaves of the sea are mighty but the Lord is mighter that than them all. he have our lord also have that Promised that when flesh and heart shall fail God would be the strength and portion [?] of our Souls for ever ----- Latt – Long D – M D – M 39 – 47 S – 15 – 45 E [f] And on the 19th. The wind abated eirly this Morning. We turned the Cape to Day about Noon about 150miles South of it Mrs Kemp very sick – blessed be the Lord because he hath heard the voice of my supplication Lattitude – Long D – M – D – M 30 – 41 South 17 – 45 Est ----- On the 20th. The wind blowing very rough all the Day Sailing under one Sail Mrs Kemp very Porley no School to Day the wether would not admit of it we are Sailing before the wind ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- And on the 21st. The wind abated eirly this Morning Sailing with a stiff Breese Mrs Kemp much the same imploied in School. I want more humble gratitude to God all his kind deliverance -------------------------------------------------------------- Lattitude – Long D – M – D – M 39 – 17 South 26 – 3 West ----- On the 22nd. Sailing much the same imploied in School half the day the rest of the day after our things that got wet in the hole from the ship leaking ----------------------------------------- And on the 23rd. The wind the much the same imploied as the day past It greive me to say that our two new Zealanders are not so attentive Tooi have not behaved so well as he did some time back Mr Hall requested him to do something and he refered and Behaved very inconsiton [? Taped over] and we all indeavird to show him that it was so. but he afterwards was very sorrow but he have not been so attentive Mr Hall’s Journal will relate the Peticlars with out doubt but we must go on Lookin upward and believing like Nehemiah that it shall prosper ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the 24th. The wind blowing very fresh and it Thundered and Lightened a grate deel imploied in School Mrs Kemp prittey well ------------------------ Lattitude – Longitude D – M – D – M 39 – 5 – 35 – 45 Sunday the 25th, Eirly this Morning the wind broke the fore yard in Two ^peses therefore we could not have Publick Service all hands ingaged in reparing it the wind Blowing quite fresh we had Service in Mr Hall’s Cabien in the evening Mr Butler read a Sermon from the 6 Chpt of Romans 14 verse God have said for our comfort wheresoever my name is recorded there will I come and Bless you --------------------------------------------------- [f] On the 26th, Sailing with a fair wind our course is S.E.E. imploied in School Mrs Kemp midlen [?] My soul was refreshed with that portion of Scripture which saith he will Keep on as the apple of his eye for the Lord’s portion ^is his People ---------------------------------------- ----- And on the 27 The wind much the same imploied to day as useal my sould to Day rejoiced in looking forward when all the Kingdom of this world should become the kingdom of our lord; and his Christ and he should reign for ever and ever ----------- Lattitude – Long D – M D – M 38 – 49 South. 49 – - East On the 28th. Not so much wind this Day the Lord was pleased to call on of the Convicts away by Death and his Bodey was committed to the Deep the next Morning Mr Butler generally vesits the sick twice in the Day but he cannot say that he saw any godly sorrow for sin as [?taped over] the tree falls so it lies --------------------- imploied as useal ------ And on the 29th. Sailing with a fair wind imploied in School and we spend one hour in the Day in learning some New Zealand word; -------------------------------------------------------- On the 30th. But little wind imploied as useal Teeterree do not get on so well in his reading he can not give his mind to it but we trust he will be more attentive when he get more sattled The Lord Give them that desire ------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Lattitude – Longitude D – M – D – M 37 – 49 South. 55 – 21 West May the 1st. The wind much the same imploied in School ------------------------------------- Sunday the 2nd Sailing with a fair wind We had Service on Deck Mr Butler read the Prayer and Mr Cross read a Sermon from the for [? faded] 6 chpt of Mark and the 36 ver the subject was the value of im mortal, Souls considering the Price that was paid for them the repence was the 1chpt of the first Peter 18 ver ye [?] ware not redeemed with corruptible things as Silver and gold but with the Precious Blood of the lamb. In the evening Mr Butler and Mr Cross adminstred the holy Sacrement in Mr Hall’s Cabin to eight I trust that his Pledge of his Dying love had refreshed me strengthed my soul in the Belief that I shall drink it new with him him him his fathers Kingdom. --------------------------------------- Lattitude – Longitude D – M D – M [f] And on the 3rd. Sailing with a fair wind inploied in School as useal ------------ On the 4th. The wind much the same Mrs Kemp not so well The love for our comfort have said Call upon me and I will help the imploid in School -------------------- ----- On the 5th Sailing much the same our course is S.E.E. imploied as useal Mrs Kemp midlen -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And on the 6th. The wind Blowing quite sharp and the ship in grate motion Mrs Kemp very sick and porley the lord inable her to Possess her soul in pations [?] in her sickness imploied as useal --------------------------------------------------------------------- On the 7th. The Wind very rough Past the Island of St Paul’s only this Morning Mrs Kemp much the same School only half the Day the wether would not admit of it -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- And on the 8th, The wind not so rough Sailing with a gentle breese Mrs Kemp Better to day imploied as useal ----- Sunday the 9th. The wind much the same No Service on Deck the wether would not admit it Mrs Kemp Better we had Service in Mr Hall’s Cabien morning and evening Mr Butler read a Sermon in the morning from the 3chpt of Proverbs 17 vers and in the evening from the 48 Psalm 14 vers our souls were refreshed in our meeting together to worship our heavenly father --------------------------------------------------------- On the 10th. Sailing with a fair wind very fast imploied in School the last 24 hours the Ship wailed 206 miles it is the the gratest distance we have rund since we have been out ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- On the 11th. The wind much the same Mrs Kemp midlen imploied as useal in School we hoped that by the time we reached new south wales they would have improved more than they have but I trust if they continue to attend they will improve more We humbly pray the lord to give them that desire daily ----- And on the 12th, Sailing with a fair Wind the night past a Woman 73 years of age died her name was Wattson Nature [?] was quite worn out she was going with her husband to new south wales. To Day Morning a man one of the convicts died and there Bodeys were committed to the Deep this evening. the lord grant that many may be led to seik god by _ fervent Prayer imploied as useal [f] On the 13th The wind quite fair for us. this morning another Convict died his name is George Matthews we trust that he had an intrest in the Blood and Righteous of Christ imploied in School -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- And on the 14th, To Day it Blew a sharp gale of wind and the wind not so fair for ous Mrs Kemp Prittey well imploied as useal. The lord have done grate things for ous wereof we are glad ----- On the 15th. Eirly this morning the wind abated and Blew against ous so that we could not Keep our course imploid in School ------------------------------------------------ ----- Lattitude – Long – D – M D – M East 38 – 30 South, 108 – 3 Est Sunday the 16th, The wind much the same We had Publick Service on Deck Mr Cross read sermon from the 6 chpt of Jeremiah 20 ves the subject was very incoiraging for Poor Sinners to come and be heled with that balm which alond can heel the vilest of the vile in the evening Mr Butler read a sermon for the 1st Chpt of Ephesians 7 ves ----- On the 17th. The wind much the same imploied in School The lord hath indeed heard the voice of our supplication ------------------------------------------------------- ----- On the 18th. Sailing much the same we cannot Keep our course imploied in School --------------------------------------------------------- On the 19th. The wind not so fair as it was we lay quite our of our course Mrs Kemp not so well imploied in School and in writing ------------------------------------------- And on the 20th. But little wind in the Evening Mr Butler was taken very ill with pain in his Chest the Doctor Bled him and by the Blessing of the Lord he received a grate Benefit imploied in School ----- On the 21st. We had a calm Mr Butler is better but very weak imploied in School Mrs Kemp porley --------------------------------------------------------- And on the 22th. Sailing with a fair wind Mr Butler Better imploied in School – Sunday the 23th. The wind much the same We had Publick Service on Deck Mr Cross read a Sermon from the 144 Psalm 15 ver the subject was to shew were true happiness is to be obtained and that the gratest part of word is seeking it where it is not to be obtained all very attentive in the evening Mr Butler read a Sermon from the 24Chpt of Matthew 44 ver [?] the text was chosen on the occation of one of the Convicts at the Present lying ded in the Ship died to Day his name is Baily a man that have [?] been afflicted for some time and sent for Mr Butler to ask some advice for his soul [f] And on the 24th. Sailing with a Stiff Breeze of wind and and laying our course. Imploied as useal in School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On the 25th. The wind blowing quite against us imploied as the Day past My Soul to day was refreshed in reading that sweet Promise in the Psalms The Lord upholdeth all that all and raiseth up those that be bowed down ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- On the 26th. The wind much the same imploied as the Day past Tooi and Teeterree gets on very slow and require many pations_ Mrs Kemp very porley all the night past ------------------- And on the 27th. The wind much the same as the Day past imploied in School as useal. About midnight last a fals alarm ^was made by the officers of the watch, which frightened Mr Butler and Mr Cross on which account Mr Butler got up to go out to see what was the Danger and fown it all fals Mr Butler was very ill treated which I think was very wrong -------------------- On the 28th. The wind the same imploied on the Day past I am sorrow [?] to say that Tooi and Teeterree do not shew that regard for us and espesily for Mr Hall who is like a father ^to them but the lord will be sufficiant for ous may the lord bless them --------------------------------- And on the 29th. The wind quite against us so that we could not lay our course imploied as the Day Past ----- Sunday the 30th. The wind remain in the same place we could not have Publick Service on Deck to day the wether is too cold we had Service as useal in Mr Hall’s Cabien. Mr Butler was taken Porley in the afternoon with pain in his stomach so that he could not attend in the Evening. our Subject in the evening was The carnal mind is enmity against god from the 8 chpt of Romans 7 vers I trust the Lord blest our souls in meeting together ---------------------- [f] And on the 31st. The wind continues to blow against us our course is N.E. and we are staring South Est _ imploied in School as useal --------------------------------------------------------------------- On the 1st of June — The wind is much the same. two weeks to Day of foul winds. Imploied as the Day past — My soul was grately refreshed with that sweet Promise Strengthen ye the weak hands and confirm the feeble knees Say to them that are of a fearful heart be strong ---- And on the 2nd. The wind much the same as the Day past imploied as useal --------------------- On the 3rd. To Day the wind is somewhat Better imploied in School. Tooi and Teeterree I hope mend in there reading and are more attentive ---------------------------------------------------- And on the 4th. But little wind and what there is is quite against us the wate is gitting very low and the Ships Crew begin to complain one pint and a half a Day We humbly pray the lord to send us a fair wind so that we may reach some land to Day we were 280 miles from Kings Island imploied as useal in School ------------------------------------------------------------------- On the 5th. In the Night past the wind came more fair for us: so we hope if it continue we shall be able to make Ven damans Land in a fiew Day’s we are 350 miles from it today imploied as the Day past — My soul was refreshed with that sweet promise in Proverbs they that seek me eirly shall find me ----- On the 6th. Not any wind quite a calm _ Whe had Service on deck Mr Butler read the Prayers and Mr Cross read a Sermon from the 14 Chpt of Jeremiah 8vers in the evening we had Service in Mr Halls Cabien Mr Butler read a Sermon from the 62 Psalm 12vers— My Soul to Day was comforted and refreshed in hearing from his Blessed word his love and his mercy to Poor sinners even to unworthy me the vilest of the vile ------------------------------------------------------ On the 7th. The wind somewhat better for us —— the night past one of the Convicts died his name was Painter about 64 years of Age he died very Desireous of hearing how he was to be saved ——imploied in School --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And on the 8th, The wind much the same – we are 226 miles from the Derwent the land which we are Trying to make to get water and fresh provesions – it is in Ven damans land —imploied as the day past — The lord inabled me to rejoice in looking forward to that happy time when when all shall know me from the gratest even untho . the Lest of them. [f] ----- And on the 9th. The wind quite against us imploied in School The two Natives improve better then they did ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the 10th. The Night past the wind came quite fair for us and it Blew quite fresh Eirly this morning land in sight the Courst of vendamins land — imploied as the Day past -- And on the 11th. The wind not fair eirly this morning we got into Storm Bay and Kept beating about there all the Day with a foul wind – imploied as useal ------------------------------ On the 12th. Eirly this Morning we got into the River, Derwent the wind against us but we ware able to keep Beeting up the river all the Day – imploied half the Day in School the rest in writing — I trust I can say that my desire is that the Lord God may shew us the way wherein we may walk and the thing that we may do ---------------------------------------------------- Sunday the 13th. Weid anchor eirly this Morning to procede to the river Derwent but very little wind _ We had Devine Service twice in the Day in Mr Halls Cabien Mr Butler read a Sermon in the Evening from 16 Chpt of Mark 15 vers – I trust my Soul has this Day been benifited and my Speritual Strength renued --------------------------------------------------------------- On the 14th. We reached Hobart Town about Noon and there we cast anchor in the afternoon we went on shore as the useal costom is to Pay the Governor a vesit he received us very kindly and wished us the gratest sugses in our work ——My language is with the Psalmist what shall I render unto the lord for all his Benifets to us in bringing us in safty to this friendly Port ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And on the 15th. Went on shore with my friends to take a view of the cuntry I saw the plough going – and a Church Build-ing the land is very good and the climent very fine_ How true is that Passage the Harvest is Plantions but the labours are few O that god may raise up some faithful servints and send to this corner of the earth --------------------------------- On the 16th. We all went on shore to see some friends who shered the gratest kindness to our wifs and treated us with the gratest respect we returned on board the same evening all very much gratified in seeing Providence smile upon this Island O that he may soon bless it with the Blessings of his gospil [f] ----- On the 17th. At anchor the ship in grate confusion in taking in fresh Provesions not able to have any School Tooi & Teeterree very desirious in seeing their friends that they know living in this town ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And on the 18th This afternoon we received an invetation to weit on the governor _ we received some refreshment and returned on board in the evening ------------------------------- On the 19th. The nigh Past Mrs Kemp was taken very Porley having caught a sad cold and was very sick all this Day – I humbly Pray that his grace may abound in her soul to support her in her afflictions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday the 20th, At anchor No Service on Deck We had Service in Mr Hall’s cabien once in the Day – Mrs Kemp very Porley — My soul is dejected and cast down but what saith the Blessed Jesus in the world ye shall have tribulation but be of good chear I have overcome the world ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And on the 21st. Weid anchor about 11 Oclock this morning to Proceed to Sidney the wind foul in the evening it blew a very sharp gale of wind — Mrs Kemp very porly in the night with sickness I trust I can say with David the Lord is my refuge I will not fear ----------------- On the 22nd. The wind blowing very rough and quite against us in the afternoon the wind came fair for us – in the evening the Ship Daphne Captn Howard came in Sight from Sidney bown to Hobart Town — Mrs Kemp Better Not able to attend school to Day -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And on the 23rd. Sailing with a fresh Breeze and quite fair Mrs Kemp much better imploied in School ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On the 24th. The wind blowing very rough all the Day. and we sailing before the wind – imploied in School as useal I trust I can say with the Prophet Isiah O Lord thou art my god I will exalt thee I will praise thy name for thou hast done wonderful things ----------------------- On the 25th, Sailing much the same as the Day past eirly this morning land in Sight the courst of New Holland imploied in getting our things ready to go on Shore ------------------------------ And on the 26th. Eirly this Morning we came in Sight of Sidney much Desired by all and through his grate mercy we are all brought in safty into this Port After a 5 months Passage ^from England. We cast anchor about noon in Sidney harbar Mr Butler & Mr Hall and the two natives ^went on shore to send a letter up to Mr Marsden to state our safte arri-val in this Colony and that we should be glad to see or hear from him as soon as Possible. In the mean time Mr Eager a friend of Mr Marsden’s came and very gladly received us into [?] his hous The Lord will reward him for all his Kindness shewn to us --------------------------------------------