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Abstract log of the E. I. Ship Clarence, 1864-1891.

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From the Englishman Calcutta Octr 15th 1864 The ship Clarence

The following has been kindly forwarded to us by Captain J. Watson dated ship "Clarence" Sands Heads October 12th.

Sir, My I request you to publish the following information in your valuable journal, in relation to the position of the "Clarence" during the late dis- astrous storm, at the time that I was within its influence in the Bay of Bengal on the 4th instant. I left Madras in this ship on the 22nd of September for Calcutta. I have usually, at this season, taken fresh SW winds up to the Sand Heads. But I experienced, in the latter end of September, a series of of light SE -- East, and NE winds & calms, with intensely hot weather. The Ther. [Thermometer] being at 90 in the shade on more than one occasion. October was ushered in with a continuation of light East and NE winds & calms. Bar. [Barometer] generally at about 29.90; but the weather began to be

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