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At the rate of from 10 to 12 Notes per hour, every one in the
morning appered on Dake with a smiling countenance when they see
the Sails full + Motionless, + as our little Bark lay over to the
Laward and made the water + wave fly from her like spray
laughes were heard in ever corner of the Daike. O voises
calling this is an English breze long may it last.

About 11 1/4 O.C A.M. we came in view of a full rigged ship apperently
like our own. She ppearently was going towards [[Bombay]], or [[Kurratchee]].
About 12 O.C. noon we passed her, but not within speaking
distance, however we signalised her.

21st this has been a lucky for us about 1 O.C. P.M. the night of the 20th the wind rose and sent
us over the waters at the rate of from 12 to 14 notes per hour, + today we
have no wind as strong + every one is rejoising very much as they
are conscious of a speedy passage.

22nd 23rd + 24th very good sailing very rough + rainy weather but
every one pleased when we are gaining ground. we are nicely
amused to see the flocks of flocks of flying fishes & the

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