<​22​> Tuesday 22. I arrived at home, after a pleasant out, in good health & spirits,

<​23​> Wednesday 23 At home all day,

<​24​> Thursday 24 As by report of the papers, the island of Madeira was visited by a dreadful storm, The Summer was hot & weather fine till the 15 when the rain commenced falling heavily. & continued till to the 24, at 1 o clock PM the water fell in torrents, the sky became dark, the streets in the capital became inundated, & the affrighted inhabitants in town and country fled in every direction to the Mountains. Upwards of 200 houses were destroyed <​at Funchal​>, and much corn & wine, The damage to lives, houses & crops on the Island, & boats in the harbors was incalculable.

<​26​> Saturday 26. At home most of the day, <​at home in the morning, at 10 AM. in city council which resolved that the inscription for the seal (city council RB) charter​> Wrote Esqer, (L. B. 241 &c.) J. S.

In the P.M. went to see President in co with . he was suddenly & sevely attacked with disease with strong symptoms of apoplexy, which was followed immediately with laying on of hands & prayer— accompanied with the use of herbs.— profane vomiting and purging followed, which were favorable indications, although few so violently attacked, ever survive long. Yet the brethern were united in faith & we had firm hopes of his recovery.

<​27​> Sunday 27. At home, except visiting , who remained extremely sick.

<​28​> Monday 28. at home (LL. 210 &c) P.M.

<​29​> Tuesday 29 In council (LL 211) court

<​30​> Monday 30 A M (LL111) nonsuited

a severe storm of snow rain & wind is reported to have been experienced at this day & evening, doing much damage to the ships & wharves [p. 16]