Hayward's Creek. Wind east; party still ailing.
Sunday, February 2.
Camp, Hayward's Creek. Some of party better and some worse. Wind easterly.
Monday, February 3.
Camp, Hayward's Creek. Wind easterly; digging a well, in case the origin of our sickness be caused by the water in the creek.
Tuesday, February 4.
Camp, Hayward's Creek. Wind north and gusty with hot puffs. Got the well down about fifteen feet; the lower part, for about seven or eight feet, chiefly through sand; abundance of water but salt to the taste and I think unfit for use. Had it emptied out when it soon filled; the water continues salt and lathers well with soap and can wash well; it cannot be used by us although the natives don't despise it.
Wednesday, February 5.
Camp, Hayward's Creek. Wind from east and west of north during the morning with hot gusts, very oppressive.
Thursday, February 6.