Holland, 36 Devonshire Road, Blackpool, England. At
night on retiring took a dose of sidlets powders and
a dose of Pills ~. did not sleep well...

Nov. 11 = Wednesday

Hurriedly arose with pains in my stomach, the results
of medicine the previous night. Soon relieved and went
up on deck & felt better. The day was spent pleasantly
in conversation and reading. Retired early but ship
tossed so did not sleep well.

Nov. 12 - Thursday

Feeling good when I arose. ate heartily - enjoyed the
day very much - saw 3 whalers pass our ship = at a
distance of about 100 yards away. Monsters they were.

In the evening about 8 of us got into a game of "tippet."
Ship still rocks and restless night ensues.

Nov. 13 - Friday

Sun rose very brightly but only to stay out for a

short time then was hidden by the clouds. Somewhat of
a gloomy day but passed off on board very pleasantly.
Only one thing that was grating all the time & that was
gambling in the smoking room. Gapt. took post. At
night played tippet again and later played a game of
checkers with Mrs. Meir. I beat her. retired but as
usual the sea was rough and ship tossed.

Nov. 14 ~ Saturday

Morning dark & gloomy, slightly foggy - damp with a
disagreeable cold wind. Nothing of importance took
place. passing up and down the deck was the only
amusement - which broke the monotony and good exercise.
Read memoirs of Sam Lapsley our young missionary very
interesting - read also "Sir Uchtest" which I got from

Dr. M°Donald, our physician, very good, but very light.
not much in it.

Nov. 15 + Sunday

Took some medicine night before and arose with a
griping soon relieved however, and Morrison said I had
to preach so I began to prepare for that occasion. The
ship rocked terribly and at 10:30 a.m. I began the ser-
vice had a very good audience. The ship rocked so it
threw me somewhat off bal. but I got through very well.
