Ralph Clark - journal kept on the Friendship during a voyage to Botany Bay and Norfolk Island ...

Aug. 22-23 1787
 
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got all most all my linnin irond to day -gave the remainder to wash -I am Sorry to See Capt. M. and Mr. F not on good terms for it is very disagreable for them and to See them not agree but I think Mr. F in the falt but he is to ack as he thinks proper -I hope I will Quarl with non of them -Capt. Shea and Kellow came on board and Faddy went on Shore with them to the Town -Mr. Arundell and Self went on board of the Scarborough to See the doctor and Tom davy wher we Staid Tea -the Capt. and Arundell keep it up again after Supper

Wednessday the 22

got early and Breakfast Soon to goe on Shore -went on Shore a little before light with Capt M: and the doctor wher we Staid the whole day -I got a few Butterflys and other Beautiful things for my dear Beloved Alicia my tender life -to morrow is my little Ralphies Birth day when he inters in his third Year -I hope god will give him grace and that he will follow the Steps of his Virtious mother -god Bless and preserve her -Keep her and our dear Sweet Boy in health and happiness is the most Sinceer prayer of my dear Beloved Betseys Fond husband and my dear tender engagin Boys father will goe and drink a glass of Lemonnade and Drink Both ther health and goe to Bed So God Bless them and I wish them a good night

Thursday Morning the 23

Returnd thanks to god for given me this day 2 Years my Beautifull and dear Beloved Son and preserving his good and most Virtious Mother -god Send his mother and him manney happy Returns of this day -what would I give to be now with them but I hope god well Bless them -went on Board H.M:S Sirius to dine with Long wher I also Staid Tea and he wanted me to Stay Supper which I Refused on Account that I wish to come on board to drink my Ralphies and my Betseys -god out of his great goodness Bless them their health is a boul of Punch So good night as I shall not

 
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