Excerpt: "WEDNESDAY, b.c. 2349. Course-to Ararat. Weather-clear and rain. Wind-starting to blow. Sea-calm. Ship's Run-1 league Remarks: Weighed anchor: 2240 pounds.-My rheumatism hurt. I just knew it would rain.-A large crowd came down to see us off. Received delegation of S. P. C. A. They presented me with a gold-handled umbrella.-Someone sent the women folks a bunch of American beauties.-Many of my neighbours say I am crazy.-It began to rain-crowd dispersed.-There is a lot of hubbub in getting an Ark off.-Half an hour late in starting. Ham doesn't understand some of the levers.-Ship's band played the national anthems as we sailed away.-Sent sailing lists to all my friends. Gave them to the pilot to mail.-Dropped pilot at 7.30 p.m. I was sorry to see him go.-Cargo all well and quiet.-I wonder if I will be seasick?"

Mode of access: World Wide Web