January 10, 1820 – no entry. (Thaddeus Journal)
10th. As Mr. Ruggles has mentioned the particulars of our trials during the long and tempestuous gale, which we have recently experienced,’ I shall only add my desire to unite with him in requesting our American friends to bless the Lord in our behalf for his perserving mercy. I did not venture on deck myself until the storm abated, but when I did, it seemed indeed as if the foundations of the great deep were broken up; while peace and serenity prevaded every countenance. –
“The storm is laid the winds retire Obedient to thy will;
The sea that roars at thy command,
At thy command is still.” (Nancy Ruggles)
10th. Three large ships seen yesterday and one this morning supposed, to be the S. sea whalers. We hope to be in sight of the Falkland in 3 or 4 days. We long to get into the Pacific ocean. Capt. B. says we cannot expect, rougher weather in doubling the cape than we have already had. (Samuel Ruggles)
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