Water expended during the preceding 24 hours: 90 gallons
Water remaining on hand fit for use at noon 420 gallons
Coal consumed during the preceding 24 hours: 250 lbs
Coal remaining on hand at noon: 136 tons 1650 lbs

[Paper insert:]
2nd July, 1879
Charles Tong Sing was this day inlisted in the U.S. Naval service, as seaman, for the cruise of the 
'Jeannette', his pay to be ~ 35.00 a month. 
[signed] Chas W. Chipp, Lieutenant & Exec. Officer

Commenced and until 4am 
Weather pleasant. Clear blue sky till 3. From 3 to 4 overcast. Light breeze from the south. 
[signed] William Nindemann

4 to 8am 
Clear and pleasant. Hazy around the horizon. Gentle breeze from the S.W. Received on board fresh 
provisions for crew. 
[signed] William Nindemann

8am to meridian 
Moderate breeze and fine weather. Hazy at times around the horizon from 8 to 10am. From 10 to 
meridian weather much the same with increasing breezes. Swung to ebb tide at 12. 
[signed] William Dunbar

Meridian to 4pm 
Strong breeze from south. Weather pleasant. At 4 received on board 30 cases of alcohol. By order of 
Commanding Officer G.W. Boyd Coal Heaver, was this day rated 2nd Class Fireman. 
[signed] William Dunbar

4 to 6pm
Clear and pleasant. Fresh breeze from south-west. 
[signed] William Dunbar

6 to 8pm 
Moderate south-west breezes. Sky overcast. 
[signed] Alfred Sweetman

8pm to midnight
Moderate breezes from S.W. Hazy weather. At 11 ship swung to ebb tide. 
[signed] William Dunbar

Moon 25° S.
First quarter