Sunday,
6 June
Repairs continue. Mr Seswan woke up today. That more of the black gang
did not die we can only thank Mrs Cuthbert for.
Tuesday, 8 June
The hull is now patched as well as one could hope for. There was a
tricky bit yesterday but I managed to get the plug into place. George
wanted to do it but I managed to convince him that I was better suited
for the job. The new sailors think we are insane, madmen, genius, and
daft in rotation. I believe we are currently on genius at the
moment.
Wednesday, 9 June
I awoke late this morning. Two days work in the powered diving suit
left me with a slight fever. Sir C checked in on me a couple hours ago.
Thursday, 10 June
Sir C said no work for me today. Mrs Fraizer started drilling me on
French.
Friday, 11 June
The repairs are finished. A dry dock is needed for that which remains.
Cook is celebrating with the last ham. The navy sailors have made
mention of the quality of food they are receiving, Admiral Naysmith
might have some trouble getting them away from Cook.
Saturday, 12 June
The children had a bit of a blow up this afternoon. Galen was playing
with his tin solders in the nursery. Robert either wanted to play too
or wanted him to stop playing the reports are confusing, but toys were
thrown, a head was bumped, and everyone was upset for the the rest of
the evening. The children have been through a lot. I will have to
meditate on a distraction for them.
Monday, 14 June
Clouds on the horizon. worked on the gift for Sir C and Lady
Cowperthwate.
Tuesday, 15 June
Land in sight we should make dock on the seventeenth. Mrs Fraizer
has made several pointed remarks about my attire. I will have to see
what is still wearable. I know I have one Saree that is presentable, it
is a most disagreeable color for me though.
Wednesday, 16 June
The weather and Mrs Fraizer resemble one anther. I explained to her
about the dress situation and have spent most of the day mending one of
the more lightly damaged outfits. But nothing is going to make it
look presentable. When a dress has been raked by grapeshot and immersed
in seawater there is only so much one can do armed only with needle and
thread.
Proceed to Needlework
for was naught
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