Travel Diaries and Journals

Travel Diaries and Journals

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James Adam diary: 1857-1863 (Ms. Codex 1948)

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p. 164

from Calcutta.

Tuesday Decr. 28th. 1858

Up before sunrise Harper dined with us on bd. went ashore in the evening walked to Stables out Met Adelard got the poney to Dickie's Dickie out. saw the Capt. Mrs. Eales out walking got on bd. before 7 oclock Met Cassiagni at the Ghaut going to the Bazaar[underscored] Dibbs on bd. Bowen out sailing with Harper 7 oclock Tuesday evg.[all underscored]

Wednesday Decr.29th. 18858

Sealed up a letter fooor home to send to post for the mail that leaves Cal Cutta Jany. 9th. Capt. came on bd. at 1/2 past 8

Thursday Decr. 30th 1858.

Left Akyab at 1/2 past 5 this morning for Kyauk Phyoo. Commissioner left last night in the Schooner. went through the middle passage

Last edit over 2 years ago by Dendendaloom

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p. 195

Akyab

Came on board in the evening.

Wednesday Feby. 2nd. 1859

Up before Sunrise this morning Morris & Barlow called on bd.

Thursday Feby. 3rd. 1859

"Nemesis" left for Chittagong this morning remained on bd. all day.

Friday Feby. 4th. 1859

Went on shore this morning after breakfast with Cassiagni took a Ghanie & called at Woodwards & Dickies to pay accts. Went to the Bazaar & bought & few Burmah boxes & cups called at Barbers & Johnsons returned on bd. with Stables in his boat about 4 ocl

Saturday Feby. 5th. 1859

remained on bd. all day. Lf Officer Lady Rawlinson on bd. in the evening

Last edit over 2 years ago by Dendendaloom

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