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Day in the Life

May 1, 1841

Journal Entry

May 01, 1841 ~ Saturday
May 1st A fine beautiful plesent mays mor-
ning. a fair N E wind or light breeze water smooth
we have 19 peases of canvass spread. A gib, flying gib
& peaces upon the foremast 5 upon the main mast & 4
upon the mizzen mast including the spanker. It was
truly a beautiful sight. their is two sail in sight
we sail 12 not an hour we feel well & are much
prospered

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May 1, 1841