December 14, 1819 – no entry. (Thaddeus Journal)
14th. This has been an eventful morning; had an opportunity to send directly to America by ship Mary from Calcutta to Boston. O how it will rejoice our dear mother, and other dear friends to hear from us. I know it will be like good news from a far country. I very much regret that we had not more letters prepared. We will endeavor to be ready for the next opportunity. While Capt. B. was gone to convey our letters to the Mary, and all of us on deck viewing the animating prospect, our attention was suddenly turned by the appearance of a large shark making his way towards our brig. The hook was immediately thrown out and almost as soon seized by the prodigious creature, it was drawn almost upon deck, when it extricated itself and again plunged into the deep. So our high expectations of having a nearer view of the animal were immediately cut off.— (Samuel & Nancy Ruggles)
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