Robinson Journals – White Oak Genealogical Research

Paying Devoirs

Tuesday 28thThe weather continued fine until yesterday at about 7 o’clk P.M. when it grew cloudy & commenced raining; it rained all night. This morning the wind shifted to the N.E. Orders were rapidly given to the men. The “ailes” or studding sails brought down & the square sails hauled close to the wind. WeContinue reading “Paying Devoirs”

GH Robinson sets sail

And so it commences. GH Robinson’s first day at sea. Below is my transcription and my commentary on his entry from June 25, 1853. Journal of A Voyage to St. Pierre, 1853 Journal of the “Raven’d Salt Sea Shark”As I sailed, As I sailed! Saturday June 25th 53 At Sea. 7 P.M. To-day commences myContinue reading “GH Robinson sets sail”