John H. W. Pettit letters to his family in England, illustrated with sketches by the writer, 1852-1868 - Page 8

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Captn Shearer of Caledonian Lodge Dundee

Sep 12 . 1852 (page numbered 3)

Sunday -1- o clock

My Dr Father & Mother,

Hope you arrived home in safety - Our anchor was weighed precisely at 12 up to that time (?) (who remained onboard until the last minute) 8 can give you full details - We are now running down the Thames with a spanking breeze on our Larboard quarter at about 10 knots an hour - everything is  bustle & excitement - The pilot is giving his orders on the poop - which

  

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