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The fog lifted by two o'clock and we
saw several & Mother Carey chickens: They had
small round heads large small bodies but have a white
tail. The scenery is beautiful with many sails in sight.
Later in the afternoon saw several large
splashes some distance from the vessel probably
of sharks. At 3.30 o'clock Pilot boat number 8 by salute.
There is a very pleasant sunset. The wind
is very slight but still there is some pitching
of the vessel.
The majority of the Porter party does
nothing but to play horse with Stein.
I retired by nine o'clock on an uneasy feeling
the fevers of sea sickness. Provided myself with a
cup attached to the bed. White retired at 11 P.M. a little
giddiness in traversing my ears?
There was a little phosphorescence in after
July 20-1897. Tuesday! At Lea,
Rose at 7.30 after a good night sleep
with the sea sickness fully almost gone. Enjoyed
the breakfast.
Capt Bartlett says we have gone 150
miles by 8 o'clock this morning.
Every now and then one sees a short distance