September 25th, 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 … Read More »September 25th, 1829
Harriet Low
September 23, 1829
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… Read More »September 23, 1829
Tuesday, 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… Read More »Tuesday, September 22, 1829
September 19th, 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… Read More »September 19th, 1829
Tuesday, September 15th, 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… Read More »Tuesday, September 15th, 1829
Monday, September 14th, 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… Read More »Monday, September 14th, 1829
Sunday, 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… Read More »Sunday, September 13, 1829
Saturday, 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… Read More »Saturday, September 12, 1829
September 9, 1829
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… Read More »September 9, 1829