The Mayflower and Her Log; July 15, 1620-May 6, 1621 — Complete eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 484 pages of information about The Mayflower and Her Log; July 15, 1620-May 6, 1621 — Complete.

The Mayflower and Her Log; July 15, 1620-May 6, 1621 — Complete eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 484 pages of information about The Mayflower and Her Log; July 15, 1620-May 6, 1621 — Complete.
                              many of the company ashore in afternoon,
                              and met exploring party there on their
                              return to ship.  Hearing their signal-guns
                              before they arrived at the shore, sent
                              long-boat to fetch them aboard.  They
                              reported seeing Indians and following them
                              ten miles without coming up to them the
                              first afternoon out, and the next day found
                              store of corn buried, and a big ship’s
                              kettle, which they brought to the ship with
                              much corn.  Also saw deer and found
                              excellent water.

Saturday, Nov. 18/28
                              At anchor, Cape Cod harbor.  Planters
                              helving tools, etc.  Carpenter at work on
                              shallop, which takes more labor than at
                              first supposed.  Weather still moderate. 
                              Fetched wood and water.

Sunday, Nov. 19/29
                              At anchor, Gape Cod harbor.  Second Sunday
                              in harbor.  Services aboard ship.  Seamen
                              ashore.  Change in weather.  Colder.

Monday, Nov. 20/30
                              At anchor, Cape Cod harbor.  Carpenter and
                              others at work on shallop, getting out
                              stock for a new shallop, helving tools,
                              making articles needed, etc.

Tuesday, Nov. 21/Dec. 1
                              At anchor in harbor.  Much inconvenienced
                              in going ashore.  Can only go and come at
                              high water except by wading, from which
                              many have taken coughs and colds.

Wednesday, Nov. 22/Dec. 2
                              At anchor in harbor.  Weather cold and
                              stormy, having changed suddenly.

Thursday, Nov. 23/Dec. 3
                              At anchor in harbor.  Cold and stormy. 
                              Work progressing on shallop.

Friday, Nov. 24/Dec. 4
                              At anchor in harbor.  Continues cold and
                              stormy.

Saturday, Nov. 25/Dec. 5
                              At anchor in harbor.  Weather same.  Work
                              on shallop pretty well finished and she can
                              be used, though more remains to be done. 
                              Another exploration getting ready for
                              Monday.  Master and crew anxious to unlade
                              and return for England.  Fetched wood and
                              water.

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