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The Journal of Edward Ward 1850-51

Friday, October 18th

Friday, October 18th

Derry's poor child, which had been lingering for the last month, died last night and was buried this morning. Pleasant sailing breeze and delicious weather. Every one looking happy. The sea is assuming the beautiful deep blue which it wore on entering the tropics. A few noddies were seen flying about the ship this morning. Bob got a good race about the ship last night, it having been ascertained first that there was no beef left uncovered. He is getting into handsome form and his hair is crisping into good curl. Lat. today at noon 19.25. Spent the afternoon upon the maintop with Wortley, imagining and planning for the future. Feel very lazy and languid all day and unable to concentrate my mind upon anything for the Cockroach. Wind at night freshening up a little.