Friday, August 9, 2013

6 September 1859

6th. A beautiful morning but a very light breeze was our portion all day. Still a fine day makes slow sailing more agreeable. We had a splendid moonlight night and towards midnight a cheerful breeze arose.
Booth, Thomas. Papers, 1857 - 1859. Auckland War Memorial Museum Library. MS 2002/56.

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