June 29th, 1823 [23 days after leaving Liverpool] - at 8 o'clock am had a delightful view of Flores (one of the Azores Islands), distance about fifteen leagues, appears to be very rocky. Pleasant. Shot four sea-fowl, but I could not pick them up, the current being strong.
June 30th, 1823 - at 4 o'clock am had Flores within 3 leagues. North of the island, observed small shrubs with Captain's glass; prepared the boat for going on shore.
July 1st, 1823 - Wind favourable, which prevented the Captain sending the boat on shore, which was a disappointment to me. Peak of Pico in view, distance nine leagues.
July 2nd, 1823 - Rather foggy; lost sight of the islands [clearly DD was disappointed not to set foot on the Azores]
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