Friday 10 AM out all reefs and hoisted Commodore William Hothams broad Pendant which was by the Brune & Emerald saluted with 13 Guns each returned the same number at 9 the Jersey Rainbow & Strombolo returned the same number ½ past 9 the Carcass saluted with 13 Guns returned I I made the Rainbow & Strombolos signal for a Lieut worked the Ventilator washed and cleaned betwen decks all the Convoy in sight. Light airs inclinable to calm pm fired 2 Guns and made the signal for the Convoy to come under our Stern