6.
A. Axim, the first European Factory, belonging to the Dutch.
7.
A. Cape Tres Puntas; the Fort formerly was the Brandenburghers, who deserting it, it’s now in the possession of a Negro, called John Conny. Ships constantly stop here to water, as the most convenient Place for taking in any large Quantity, and pay, each Ship, an Ounce of Gold for the Privilege.
14.
W. Thence, and anchored the 15th at Dixcove, an English Factory. This, Succonda, Anamaboo, and others, tho’ called Factories, are the Residence only of two or three People from the principal one at Cape Corso, who have Commission over and above their Salary, for what Trade they transact.
16.
W. Dixcove, and anchored next Day before Cape Corso Castle, our African Company’s chief Fort; the Residence of their Governor, stiled Director General; two Merchants, a Secretary, Chaplain, Surgeon, Factors, Writers, Artificers, and a Company of Soldiers; with Buildings and Conveniencies inside, for themselves or Slaves.
June 26.