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Saturday Aug. 11th At 12 o'clock Barometer fell suddenly & gale followed soon after - At 10 O'Clock Capt. B. & I visited Capt. Allen of the Black Eagle. Capt. B. tried [[strikethrough]] u [[/strikethrough]] successfully sculling the boat. We were welcomed aboard by Capt. Allen He took us around to inspect his vessel. Cabin on deck - nearly new ship everything in complete order. A Whale vessel equalling many fine residences in the States! This ship now on its 3d Whaling voyage - never before North - Age of ship 8 years. [[end page]] [[start page]] well protected for ice navigation. Capt. A has on board Farm House ready for erection near [[Kemasurit?]] Island 14X16 feet to use on shore. Will winter [[Kemisurit?]] - Ship 30 miles from House. The house for the Boat's crews' use. The Library case well filled with choice [[?]]. These loaned by the Bethel Church New London. The Quarters of Capt Allen. A Sick Room! Capt. Allen is a young man of noble qualities throughout - He is experienced in navigation in these Northern waters. Has been 2d & lastly 1st Mates of Capt. B. His teacher is A. No. One! Capt. Allen neither smokes chews or drinks! A strong healthy man. He presented me with a Breach loading gun - a new one. It has a bayonet - an accompaniment that I like. A Boat load of Esquimaux & 2 Kayacks arrived to-day from where the Rescue obtained those it brought down. There