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The Journal of Edward Ward 1850-51

Sunday, September 15th

Sunday, September 15th

After a most uncomfortable night of rolling in a calm swell, woke to find the ship steering her course with a fresh breeze in the right quarter from the N.N.E. Service at half past ten, well attended, the people cleaner and more attentive than last Sunday. Read Fanny's chapter and Sophia's Christian Year on deck with much real pleasure and thought of them all at home intensely. The young man (Turnbull) who headed the 'mutineers' yesterday, has page 26returned to his duty. Bob, looking very wretched in his mange. He can hardly last the voyage and I am afraid. Mrs McC. looking very bad but Margaret and the children thriving and happy. At dinner, mutton roast and boiled, curry & fowls. A delicacy was preserved carrots which were excellent. Evening service but no sermon by Mr Kingdon, a lounge on deck with Tupper's Proverbial Philosophy, tea, and after tea an attempt at a chorus from the Oratorio of St Paul, with Mr and Mrs FitzGerald and Mrs Barker. Resolutions recorded to practise regularly. To bed with the wind fair towards the S.S.W., but moderate. The Captain says four days of this weather will take us to the Trades. Lat. 38.35, Long, about 16 W.