Harriet Low Hillard

(1809 -1877). Resided in Macao from 1829 to 1834.

September 7, 1829

We are now in Manila Bay. Passed Goat Island about 1 a.m., entered the bay, and will probably anchor at sunset. Rained all day till

A pleasant morning, though it looks as though it would rain before night I was up on deck early, and it was a pleasant prospect,

We awoke this morning early, and found the rain was pouring down in torrents. I had just made up my mind to spend a dull

September 12, 1829

Had a charming ride this afternoon with Mr. R. Rode in Spanish style, without my bonnet None of the ladies wear bonnets. Manila abounds in pleasant

September 13, 1829

With the Spaniards it is Saturday ; for in going round Cape Horn, when this island was discovered, they gained a day. There is not

September 14, 1829

The first thing I heard this morning was the ringing of bells, and the military crossing the bridge as they returned from mass. About ten we

September 15, 1829

Had a delightful ride to-day into the country, which reminded me of home; but it takes away half the pleasure of riding into the country

September 19, 1829

A pleasant morning, but rain in the afternoon prevented us from riding. Thunder and lightning in the evening, and the bells all tolling, as is

September 22, 1829

Left Manila this morning, and I really felt as if I were leaving home again. I have got so much attached here that I felt

Got under way this morning about three o’clock, but, as it looked very squally after beating about all day, and as the men were all

September 25, 1829

Cloudy and rainy weather, but a good breeze, which makes some smiling faces, though it is discouraging to be three days getting out of this