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We pass Cape Chidley about 7 P.M.
The movement of the ship is a
little too much for me after dining and
I go to bed until evening when the sea
is again smooth.
Temperature at 7 P.M. is 33° F.
Sep. 14 Tuesday Off Labrador.
The sea was quite smooth during
the night and I slept once. Had breakfast
fast with the balance of the passengers.
My fingers are dressed and look
as well as can be expected.
The day is a clear one and the sea
quite smooth.
Had a talk with Luit Peary this
morning about Sam's wages. Originally I
understood that I was to pay him wages
forth time I had Sam ashore. But Luit
Peary says that an extra man can