17th.

Having a strong Current in
the Night we pass'd, West Point

, and
Stoney Point, Forts, and got clear of the
High Lands about 4 o'clock in the Morning
at which time we were overtaken with
a heavy squall of wind & Rain from the
Northward - about 8 we were opposite
Tappan - the wind still continuing we
arrived at New York about 1 in the
afternoon

Following the Journal are 33 blank pages. and then 3 pages and the back cover. upon which is written the following