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since the loss of your tender Father I [indecipherable] very few. I have my Everlasting God whomis my friend my husband & & father to my fatherless orphan lambs. I strive with his help to get through from day to day ------------------------------------------------------------------- be dutiful honest & obedient to your honourable masters & superiors --------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Mother C __ M__
a The trials of a poor sailor boy is frequently beyond description. Much certainly depends upon the Captain or the Master of the Vessele should he be of a cross or pevish temper it is generally vented upon the boy. Should he be a drunkard it is worse. The boy is looked upon as servant of all - by night or by day he must be at every bodys beck & call - a kick & a blow is not an unavoidable accompanyment witha command - The poor