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Day 011 – November 2, 1819

November 2, 1819
November 2, 1819 – Yesterday and today we have experienced many gales. We roll upon tremendous waves, and suffer much with the sinking motion. Early this morning shipped a sea, which stove in the starboard waistboards and overturned the caboose. No very material damage or danger. Heavy rains and squalls make dreary hours.
Lat. 38. 55. Lon. 50. 7. (Thaddeus Journal)

Nov. 2d. At 5 a.m. strong gales and a heavy sea. At 6 a.m. shipped a sea which stove in the starboard waist-boards and upset the camboose. Lat. obsd. 38° 55′ N. Our passengers suffer much, but do not murmur. Prayers had in the cabin every evening at 8 p.m. (James Hunnewell)

Nov. 2. – A violent gale commenced last evening. The elements rage with fury, while our little bark safe in the hand of providence is carrying us rapidly from our country & home. (Samuel Whitney Journal)

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Day 014 – November 5, 1819

November 5, 1819 – Today, most of our company feel considerably recovered from seasickness, and have spent the day principally on deck, and desire to be grateful for undeserved mercies.
Lat. 37. 36. Lon. 43. 32. (Thaddeus Journal)

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Day 015 – November 6, 1819

November 6, 1819 – We acknowledge a continuance of divine mercies tho’ we make no progress on our way.
Lat. 38. 3. Lon. 43. 32. (Thaddeus Journal)

Nov. 6th. Light breeze S. E.by E., and pleasant. Our passengers all on deck, – most of them recovered from their sea-sickness. (James Hunnewell)

Saturday Morning, 15th day after sailing: My Dear Brothers: We weighed anchor soon after you left us. A gentle gale wafted us about 10 miles that day, when we had a calm, which detained us till the next morning. A kind providence seemed to order it for the best, however, for, in the course of the evening, it was ascertained that our soft bread and crackers and all the ardent spirits were left behind. Consequently, a boat was sent off for Boston that night, which did not return until the next day towards night. A fine breeze blew up, which took us off at the rate of 8 miles an hour. Our seasickness came on, and before morning every passenger, except the 4 native youths, were broadside. I need not attempt to describe the horrors of seasickness, for I believe it is well understood by most of you. However, to make the best of us, we were a pitiable company. I think here was an exception to the saying that misery loves company, for I believe the miseries of one was no consolation to those of another. (Lucia Ruggles Holman)

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