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here the most of them unclear- till the Sailors come round to wash Decks. at 4 Oclock mornings- then such as are lying on the Decks are obliged to get up- or have a shower bath from the force pump- the Sailors never call them but once- if they donot start then- they must lock out & when they commence washing Deck unclear- some after being turned out here- will go to their State Rooms /if fortunate enough to have one,/ and turn in there till breakfast time- which is at 6 Oclock, the hour for the first table- as there are so many passengers on board- they are obliged at each meal- to set the Tables 5 times- to accommodate all- at 6-7-8-9- & 20- are the hours for Breakfast- and 12-1-2-3-- & 4- for dinner- and 6-7-8-9- & 10 for supper- and the Cook & Waiters have a hard time of it- no doubt the cause of the fire- was oweing to our cook being obliged to keep such a fire for cooking- and so long too- the causes of it- our company had seats at the 3rd table, each meal.- we saw a Rain bow, this morning- but has been quite pleasant through the day, so far- and the prospects are of a pleasant night ahead,- /notwithstanding the old saying, and superstition of the Sailors, as to a Rain bow in the morning unclear.-