"[illegible]" by the ship to take [illegible] place or that we could have him, while I don't believe this story yet I thought it best to pay Lieut. Day sixty dollars for three month service and close out the affair. I cannot help thinking that Lieut. Day is on the make whenever he can see his way clear to do so. Sep. 15- Wednesday Off Labrador The sea was again quiet last night and had therefor another good nights rest. My finger was dressed after dinner. Considerable pains was found to have risen for the heel of the finger, The foot a great amount in daily relief, I do expect about midnight to put in at Trumpville for mail. All the passengers are growing very tired of the ship, the diet and the tautlines much! I am sick and tired of the journey.