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[pre-printed:] 6
April 1882

Friday 21
a very light Breeze, and Some Ice
around us this morning. Bark
John Howland got a Whale. Bark
Mary & Susan, had her boats down
to day. this evening Capt. Mitchel
of Bark Atlantic came on board
a little while. He brought
Father a nice pair of mittens
had a pleasant time. we
have not Seen any whales to
day, but we Saw a lot of
feed in the water. Land
plain in Sight. the Bark Mabel
is boiling. I have been on
deck twice to day. this
evening, at 930. P.M. one
Other Ship came in Sight.

Saturday 22
to day we got our first Bowhead
this year. we had a fine Breeze
and Struck at 3. O.clock, P.M. and
we are cutting him in now. it is
a large one. this evening Capt