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since we have been at sea.

28 Thursday. Passed a large school of porposies this
morning. Have seen two sails. Was in a gale last night.
It is pleasant today. I have not told you how
we live and will try to give you a little idea.
The cabin is sitting, and dining room combined. Has
a long table fastened to the floor, is neatly furnished
and has berths on two sides. On one side is a sofa and
door which opens into the Captain's room. Off from
the cabin is a bathroom. At seven bells we have
breakfast, tea, coffee, hash, ham different kinds of
fish beef potatoes, mush, buckwheat cakes, and hot
biscuit. This morning had toast. At one bell attend
prayers, In reading scripture all take part, then
singing and prayer. After when pleasant go on deck
walk, read sing, or sit and watch the water, and
fishes as they leap from the water in sport. When
tired go down read sew or amuse ourselves with
games. Again at one bell we go to dinner which consists