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Day by Day 1788

Tuesday, 8th July

Weather

Cloudy

Wind: North-West to North-East Winds

Temperature: 56 F 13.3 C

Events

Governor Phillip reads out a letter from Evan Nepean dated 10th May 1787. It indicates that that the wine and spirit ration to the marines will end after 3 years.

The Reverend Mr Johnson writes a letter to Sir Joseph Banks.

People of the First Fleet

Marine Officers, Marines, Ships Crews and Officials, with families

The First Fleet Register (Convicts only)

First Fleet Convicts, First Fleet Online

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