John H. W. Pettit letters to his family in England, illustrated with sketches by the writer, 1852-1868 - Page 59
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our arrangements We had a fearful storm of Wind & rain blew down tents all arround us but we remained all right & dry. Sleot there bthat night, & started on our journey the next morning. Three of Mrs Slacks Sons & a party named Hills from Norh as well as 2 sailors joined us going up making the No. with the Carter 10. We arrived up here safe. the detail of our journey & proceedings since our arrival you shall receive from the next mail.. Robt is at home this afternoon to finish his letter which you no doubt will see, from which you can obtain some account of our doings. Commenced a long letter yesterday but could not finish it, & my partner is waiting for me to go to work my turn to be at home will come next time. We have been sinking Sevl holes about have abt