nniversary of the restoration of King Charles the
Second, and the name not being inapplicable to our present situation (for
we were restored to fresh life and strength) I named this Restoration
Island; for I thought it probable that Captain Cook might not have taken
notice of it. The other names which I have presumed to give the different
parts of the coast are meant only to show my route more distinctly.

At noon I observed the latitude of the island to be 12 degrees 39 minutes
south, our course having been north 66 degrees west, distance 18 miles
from yesterday noon. The wind was at east-south-east with very fine
weather.

In the afternoon I sent parties out again to gather oysters, with which
and some of the inner part of the palm-top we made another good stew for
supper, each person receiving a full pint and a half; but I refused bread
to this meal for I considered that our wants might yet be very great, and
was intent on saving our principal support whenever it was in my power.
After supper we again divided and those who were on shore slept by a good
fire.

Saturday 30.

In the morning I discovered a visible alteration in our company for the
better, and I sent them away again to gather oysters. We had now only two
pounds of pork left. This article, which I could not keep under lock and
key as I did the bread, had been pilfered by some inconsiderate person,
but everyone denied having any knowledge of this act; I therefore
resolved to put it out of their power for the future by sharing what
remained for our dinner. While the party was out picking up oysters I got
the boat in readiness for sea, and filled all our water vessels, which
amounted to nearly 60 gallons.

The party being returned, dinner was soon ready, which was as plentiful a
meal as the supper on the preceding evening, and with the pork I gave an
allowance of bread. As it was not yet noon I sent the people once more to
gather oysters for a sea store, recommending to them to be as diligent as
possible for that I was determined to sail in the afternoon.

At noon I again observed the latitude 12 degrees 39 minutes south; it was
then high-water, the tide had risen three feet, but I could not be
certain from whence the flood came. I deduce the time of high-water at
full and change to be ten minutes past seven in the morning.

Early in the afternoon the people returned with the few oysters that they
had collected and everything was put into the boat. I t