28th November 1768

[Modern Rio]

Rio de Janeiro

Fine pleasant weather. The Caulkers having finished the sides, paid them with Tar. This day I unexpectedly received an Answer from my last Memorial, wherein were only a few weak Arguments to support His Excellency's Suspicions that the Ship did not belong to the King, and that my People Smugled. This Memorial I answered.

Joseph Banks Journal

Nothing material hapned, Every thing went on as usual only we if possible increasd our haste to be gone from this place.