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to marine supt "all's well
on board &c" arrived safe-
ly. Wind beginning to rise,
barometer falling. Ship's
morrings are all secure.
At 10-30 I'll turn in & sleep
the sleep of the just.

October 17th Monday

Up at 6 o'clock
this morning. Ship has to
be prepared for sea. Our
cargo derricks sent down,
funnel guys set up, and
the hundred and ten little
things to look after before
departure. We shall sail
at 3 or 4 o'clock. Our crew
are all sober (nearly). the
advantage of lying some