February 21, 1820 – no entry. (Thaddeus Journal)

Monday , February 21. A pleasant morning. It is delightful sailing in the Pacific, we have the trade winds which take us along at the rate of 7 or 8 miles an hour. In 25 days we hope to see Mauna-Noa, the highest mountain in Owhyhee. We are now nearly opposite Otahiti, and not many days sail from it. We should all like very well to call and see our brother & sister Missionaries there. (Lucia Ruggles Holman)

Feb. 21.-Several things respecting the mission appear in a much less favorable light than when I contemplated the subject in my native land. The circumstance which appeared so auspicious of the king’s returning with his influence cast in the scale of civilization and Christianity, now appears in the following light; that George Kaumualii is the illegitimate son of a chief. One reason why he sent him abroad, was to save him from falling a victim to the malice and jealousy of his wife. On his return, he has serious apprehensions that his life will be sought. It was said that Kamehameha, the king, was wishing that instructors might be sent there, promising to be a father to them. Poor man! Age has carried him almost to his grave, and his decease presents the prospect of a civil war, to decide which of the chiefs shall be his successor. (Lucy Goodale Thurston)

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February 22, 1820 – no entry. (Thaddeus Journal)

February 22. I am sure should you know how happy I was, you would envy my situation. For a week I have enjoyed perfect health. the only time I have been able to make this assertion since I commenced writing to you.  (Lucia Ruggles Holman)

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February 23, 1820 – no entry. (Thaddeus Journal)

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February 24, 1820 – Favorable winds have speedily brought us to the region of the regular trades, where we now enjoy the steady and propitious breezes. With the exception of a few hours, since the 8th inst. we have been sailing N.W., directly towards the S. Isles. Today we pass the Tropic of Capricorn and again enter the Torrid Zone in which we expect to end our days. Here again we would call upon our souls to bless and praise the divine goodness that has thus far covered us with so much prosperity. (Thaddeus Journal)

Feb. 24th. Crossed the tropic of [Capricorn] this morning. We have again entered the torrid zone expecting to spend the remainder of our days in this unfavorable clime. Who would not be willing to endure the scorching heat of a sultry region, a few fleeting days if thereby they may be instrumental of plucking immortal souls from the scorching of eternal burnings? (Nancy Ruggles)

Feb, 24. We are now in the torrid zone between 20 and 21 deg. S Lat. We make about 4 degrees in 24 hours, 2 in Lat and 2 in Long. Last evening the vessel plowed the deep with great rapidity. We stood and gazed with astonishment while thinking of that power, which could not only preserve this great building on the water but carry it with such force. I think we have never sailed faster. It is thought we shall reach Owhyhee in three or four weeks. My time has passed very pleasantly since seasickness. We often think & sometimes remark that perhaps we are spending the happiest part of our lives. On the passage I have read “Winslow sketch of Missions” and since then I have contemplated been driven about from place to place, without any fixed residents or certain place of abode. What will be our destiny in a heathen land among the rude and & barbarous people, is known only to Him who sees at one glance things present, past, and future. But I am not discouraged. I trust that he who has called us to leave friends & country for his sake, will be with & protect us. Dear parents, I entreat you not to feel anxious for me. I think I can say in sincerity, “none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear to myself, if I may but finish my course with joy and glorify God among the heathen. (Mercy Partridge Whitney Journal)

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February 25, 1820 – no entry. (Thaddeus Journal)

Feb. 25. We are now in Lat with the Society Isles. It is pleasant to think we are near a land, inhabited by those who love & fear of God. Were it so ordered in providence, I should like to visit the mission there; but probably I never shall. (Mercy Partridge Whitney Journal)

25. – Our fresh provisions is now all consumed. I sometimes think our water is as good as that which I have drank at NH but probably I am mistaken. I am happily disappointed in this respect, and indeed in our whole manner of living. I believe my friends would think so if they were to see me. I have become so corpulent that my best clothes are of little use. A surtout that I wore over my coat at College has burst off its buttons by been worn without one. I have not had a sick day since I left my father’s house; & Mrs Whitney had none except a little seasickness. (Samuel Whitney Journal)

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