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275 was what the Sperm Whale, lived upon- the surface of the Water was said to be full of small insects, so small, that they could not be distinguished without a glass- some of the passengers drew up a bucketfull, but we could not see that it looked any different from that we had been in the habit of seeing all along, we were told by the officers on board, that this didnot look so, by day light- only had this White appearance at night- they said they never saw so large a quantity of it, together before- but had seen small quantities as had passed up, and down, the coast here,- at 12 M today we are in Lat 21-15-North Long 108-21-West- distance the last 24 hours 219- miles- and 123 miles from Cape St Lucas- we saw a Whale Spout, this P.M.- Saturday April 29h.- Pleasant, and cool again this morning- so cool, thick coats, are in demand- we past the Cape about 4 Oclock this Am had much pleasanter time crossing than we expected, but very little wind, and a smooth sea- made land about 8 Am, and at some time we saw several Whales playing about here- at 12 M are in Lat 23-20-N Long 111-18-West- distance the last 24 hours 207 miles, in sight of land/ lower Cal, most of the day