SATURDAY MARCH 17th 1849 Lat—-36 41′ Long– 66 8′

Weather- Blustering, afternoon more pleasant

Wind– A stiff gale from the S.E.

The Strong wind to day has made quite a rough Sea, causing the Ship to roll quite badly, not So bad however but what the directors can breakout (So called) in the lower Hold for pro- visions.  the Cook is mixing dough, for Johney Cake, Some are makeing Beds, while others are washing, mending etc in fact the whole routine of Housewifery, may now be Seen in active operation. “‘What a blessing a good wife would be now”.