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257 the Yankee Blade has been in sight all day we have music & Dancing on Deck in the evening- the Capt had lanterns hung round so as to have light- all appeared to enjoy it- both those that were Dancing- and those that were not.- those that were not, think more amused in looking on- and to see how ridiculous- silly- foolish- some will make themselves appear- a miss H- I- L- L from N York appeared to be the Bell of the Eve all the Gentlemen were very anxious to dance with her- especially the young Lieutenants that were on board, one of which, was rather balmy at the time- when one of them were dancing with her- it was hard to tell, which appeared the most silly- and ridiculous, a Mrs B from Boston, was quite a Bell too, and much sought after as a partner in the dance etc- these were the two prominent ones of the evening.- the Capt came and wished me to join them in the dance- I excused myself as well as possible and he left,- it was amusing to us, who sit looking on, to see them dance- /or attempt to at least/ once in a while the Ship would give a roll and throw them all, in a heap together. then Oh! such a time.- however' they kept it up till about 11 Oclock- when they adjourned for the evening.- our course today has been about North West