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On board Bark Winthrop

Commanded by Captain Shephard Blanchard

October 10, 1853, Tuesday

In fulfilment of my promise to you my
dear Aunt Rebecca I will keep a record of
our “Life on the ocean wave, A home on the rolling
deep.” And of our doings in the distant land whence
we are bound.

After leaving you this morning we went to the
old neighbourhood and took leave of our friends
there. Then on to the Station. After taking a last
look of faithful old Jenny, went to the waiting
room, where we were joined by our much esteemed
Dr Spaulding who came to see us off. It afforded
me much pleasure, as by his good care and attention
I have been carried safely through a long severe
illness. Soon other friends arrived who accompanied
us to Boston. Hattie and Walter met with us at South
Acton. At last the whistle is heard and we are hurried to the cars.