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July 22, 1880 Away from the fog and a beautiful day. We passed a
July 22, 1880 Away from the fog and a beautiful day. We passed a steamer bound in this morning, but the Captain would not speak her because we hand n...
August 17 140 miles today. The southwest monsoon has carried us
August 17 140 miles today. The southwest monsoon has carried us to within three days sail of Liberia, Africa. A butterfly came on board today, undoub...
August 5 Yesterday we made only 35 miles but today we picked up
August 5 Yesterday we made only 35 miles but today we picked up the Northeast Trade Winds, and our deck immediately assumed an angled of 45 degrees. ...

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