| the arrival of the ship
only to meet with such a sad disappointment. and never again to meet, give up her dead. Jan 6th. This is the roughest day we have had yet, the wind has increased in force and the waves are continually breaking over the bow of the vessel, and it is not safe for any one expect a sailor to venture on deck. It is so miserable below it being very poorly ventilated for the ventilators are closed to keep the water out, and we have not been able to be on deck for the last two days |
but in spite of the rough
weather I wrapped up good and ventured as far as the Hatchway other passengers were obliged to abandon the same spot but being well supplied with India Rubber Clothes I stood it fairly but not without getting my face washed continu- -ally with spray. I’m not enjoying the best of health to day I think it is the result of ill ventilated sleeping apart- -ments. It is getting very monotonous, so dull and cheerless the only way to pass the time, being to sleep. But thank God we have now traveled the biggest half of the journey, 1640 |
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