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having their tops covered with snow, at their base near
the shore appear little towns. On the sides of the mountains
were terraces, cultivated grounds with small houses
dotted among the tiers. As we sail near the coast we
can see the shore plainly through the Captains glass.
On the top of a high hill stood a large tower.

Nov 1 A strong head wind causing an extremly unpleasant
motion of the ship, by tacking some headway is made.
Have neuraligia in my face and head.

Nov 2d Still head winds, and clouds. The water lies
in one broad smooth surface without a wave, or scarcely
a motion. At a distance are seen the mountains of
Gaurdias whose tops are covered with snow.
We have crossed the Atlantic ocean in eighteen days.
Sixteen days from Boston lighthouse to Cape Vincent light.
Being on of the quickest trips ever made by a sailing vessel.
While on the ocean did not have one clear sunset, but the
evening we passed into the straits the sunset was most
brilliant. It was here that dear Philip was so sick.