Travel Diaries and Journals

from Calcutta.

Tuesday Decr. 28th. 1858

Up before sunrise Harper dined with us on bd. went ashore in the evening walked to Stables out Met Adelard got the poney to Dickie's Dickie out. saw the Capt. Mrs. Eales out walking got on bd. before 7 oclock Met Cassiagni at the Ghaut going to the Bazaar[underscored] Dibbs on bd. Bowen out sailing with Harper 7 oclock Tuesday evg.[all underscored]

Wednesday Decr.29th. 18858

Sealed up a letter fooor home to send to post for the mail that leaves Cal Cutta Jany. 9th. Capt. came on bd. at 1/2 past 8

Thursday Decr. 30th 1858.

Left Akyab at 1/2 past 5 this morning for Kyauk Phyoo. Commissioner left last night in the Schooner. went through the middle passage

Kyouk Phyoo

Friday Jany. 28th. 1859

Looking out daily for the Arrival of the "Nemesis" reported she was to leave Calcutta on the 21st. re- mained on bd. all day went ashore with Young Law in the afternoon bought some Burmah boxes in the Bazaar. 31 Rupee.

Saturday Jany. 29th. 1859

Capt. Bowen Capt. Ripley went on a shooting xcursion this mg. in Ripleys boat. Mrs. Eales went to spend the day with Mrs. Verner. on our arrival in Kyouk Phyoo found Evans had gone to Akyab. 12 ocl Sighted the Nemesis [written above: fired a gun to bring Captn. back] Coming to [written above: be] our releif. Came into the harbour between 2 & 3. Dibbs & I went on bd. Saw Capt Goodwin Johnson introduced to Dr. Maynood brother of him in the Sydney Went to the Capts Cabin had a glass

Akyab to

Sunday Feby. 6th. 1859

Mail Sr. [Steamer] "Baltic" came in this mg. about 8 oclock. Capt. Hick of the "Lady head" came aboard. "Nemesis" arrived here at 10ocl went aboard the "Nemesis" between 12 & 1 brought off the Dr. & Dibbs Capt. Goodwin Mrs. & Miss Street. Lt officer came on bd. "Proserpine" in the Cutter. Lef officer dined with us. Dr. & third officer remained on bd. till 9. Capt. & Mrs. Eales Miss Hughesdon Mr. & Mrs. Motley came on board in the evening all ready to start tomorrow for Calcutta. received a letter from Agnes Taylor & Mr. Taylor & a newspaper xstrain[?] news from Mr. Thomson I think.

Monday Feby. 7th. 1859

Left Akyab at faylight this morning for Calcutta. Went on

Calcutta.

deck about 6 leaving the Harbour Watched till we cleared the Sewage Stables came out with us left as he saw a Ship in sight. lost sight of land about 1 A Strong head wind lasted throughout the day & night on the bridge nearly all night. turned in between 8 & 9.

Tuesday February 8th. 1859

Up before Sunrise fine cool morning still pursuing our way to Calcutta head wind still continuing. fine pleasant day expect to sight the pilot Brig tomorrow mg. had a long chat in the evg. with Mrs. Eales & Miss Hughesdon.

Wednesday Feby 9th. 1859

Up before sunrise this morning. Several ships in sight. Made the Pilot Brig between 8 & 9. Fielder our old "Belgravia" pilot came aboard. Mrs. Eales

River Hooghly

& Miss H on deck. had a Chat with old Fielder. Passes the "Belgravia" off Saugor in tow of Fire Queen. Saw Wade on the forecastle. Old Wharton came out of the wheel house waved not near enough to speak. Passed the mail steamer "Simla" & a good many ships on their way down wards. Anchored below Culpee Went aft about 8 had a chat with Capt. Mrs. E & Miss H.

Thursday Feby. 10th. 1859

Up about 6 Fine cool mg. Got under weigh at daylight strong ebb tide. day very hot. arrived in Calcutta about 5 ocl. went on shore took a packee called at Ferris's no letters. took dinner then met Dr. Votch of Edinr. Wm. White taking Barry's place Mrs. Ferris Capt. & Mrs. McDonald