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                <opener>. <dateline>
                    <date cert="high" when="1862-04-15">1862. April 15<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> Tuesday Morng.</date>
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                <p> We rose early and made our toilet preparatory to leaving home for <name
                        type="place">Europe</name> — After looking at drawers, closets, +
                    memorandums to see all was safe we made our way to our Pastor's for breakfast
                    where we had been invited. My appetite was nearly gone ﹏ The preceding 4
                    or 5 wks. had been full of care, and toil to me + I know not wht. I shd.
                    have done had not my precious sister been with me during this time, relieving me
                    in various ways ﹏. She was with us to the last and left with us for <name
                        type="place">Boston</name> this morng. after saying good bye to dear ones.
                    Our devotions at <name type="person" key="ebwdiaEKB">Mrs Beane's</name> were
                    very touching ﹏ The 91.st. pslm was read and there was a sacred nearness
                    in the promises I never felt before. The prayer was earnest and touching for our
                    safety + protection ﹏.</p>
                <p>On reaching <name type="place">Boston</name> we met <name type="person">Bro.
                        Willard</name> at the depot whom I was very glad to see. We took rooms at
                    the <name type="orgBusiness">American Hotel.</name> M. + W. came +
                    called on us for an hour or so when the good bye kiss was given + they left
                    for home.</p>
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                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-04-16">Wednesday 16<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice></date>
                    </dateline>Drizzly morng. </opener>
                <p> at 9, o'clk. we left in carriage for <name type="place">East Boston</name> where
                    we found the <name type="orgTransport">Steam Ship Niagara</name> laying at her
                    wharf taking in freight +c. Soon friends met us on board —<pb n="2"
                        rend="2 supralinear D"/>among whom was <name type="person">Cousin Wm.
                        Chapin</name> + <name type="person">Saml.</name> also <name
                        type="person" key="ebwdiaJC">Bro Judson Chapin</name>, <name type="person"
                        >Missy Mitchell King</name>, <name type="person">Carpenter</name>, <name
                        type="person">Church</name>, <name type="person" key="ebwdiaGW">Gorge
                        Wild</name>, Con. and <name type="person" key="ebwdiaEKB">
                        <!--need to tag Mr. Beane-->Mr and Mrs Beane</name> – The last two had
                    but a few moments before the Bell called all to leave the ship who were not
                    outward bound passengers ﹏ The last farewells had to be given —
                    These last expressions of friendship touched my heart and with deep emotion I
                    parted with them — God only knows whether ever to look on their faces
                    again or no on<!--meant to be "me on"--> Earth.</p>
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                        <date cert="high" when="1862-04-16">
                            <time when="11:00:00">At 11, o clk,</time>
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                <p>The Ship was loosed from her moorings and gracefully mooved fr <del
                        rend="overstrike">om</del> down the bay – but when a little distance
                    out, she discharged two guns ﹏ Friends on shore and on ship were waving
                    hankerchiefs — Our <name type="place">Norton</name> friends we cld.
                    discern in one group, and other friends a distance from them straining their
                    eyes to catch the last look of recognition ﹏. Soon it was lost to each,
                    and I went below to put on sea dress and prepare for that unwelcome Visitor
                    Seasickness tho. I had hoped to keep him at bay by the use of Homeopathy —
                    I hastened up to see the <name type="place">Harbor islands</name> +c. At 12
                    we lunched then to upper deck to enjoy fresh air – About [Noon or Night?]
                        N<gap reason="hole in the paper"/> time we dropped our Harbor Pilot –
                    and the<pb n="3" rend="3
                        supralinear D"/>Halifax Pilot
                    took command — During the P.M. we saw 3 whales sporting on <del
                        rend="overstrike">Top</del>
                    <add place="supralinear">surface</add> of the water not far from our ship
                    ﹏ The P.M. was drizzly — then were introduced to a <name
                        type="person">Mr Spaulding of <name type="place">Jamaica
                        Plains</name></name> a gent. of great worth and pleasing address ﹏
                    also to a <name type="person">Mr Burr</name> – both <name type="place"
                        >Boston</name> merchants going out to buy goods – most of the
                    passengers were English residents from <name type="place">Canada</name> ﹏
                    Many of them Eng. Officers of the Army —. A <name type="person">Mr Huddy,
                        wife + daughter</name> were on board from <name type="place"
                        >Phil</name><add place="supralinear">d</add> – to make a tour to <name
                        type="place">Italy</name> ﹏ </p>
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                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-04-16">
                            <time when="16:00:00">Dinner at 4,'O,clk ﹏</time>
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                <p> a dangerous attempt for many a poor body – so it was for me – I had
                    eaten but little when I ordered a cup of tea wh. proved one of the most
                    disturbing things I cld. call for ﹏ I was obliged to have the table and
                    no more return to it for some 11 days — I took my lounge in Stateroom thus
                    had lower birth – + the upper one we made a depot for clothing, outer
                    garments +c. I vomited some but by laying still and using Homeo. I did not
                    vomit severely — Next morng. the wind was "rather stiff north western" and
                    the ship rolled so much as to lead the Stewards to advise my keeping in bed wh.
                    I did –<pb n="4" rend="4th"/>I have failed to mention the deep repulsion
                    I felt on going <add place="supralinear">first</add> into my stateroom –
                    It seemed more like going into my tomb – But I soon lost that sepulchred
                    feeling — Our Stateroom was one of <add place="supralinear">the</add> best
                    in the Ship — Servants very kind, and every <add place="supralinear"
                        >thing</add> furnished we could expect but my appetite craved little
                    ﹏ I had seasons of vomiting several times a day –</p>
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                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-04-18">18" Friday 3 <add place="supralinear"
                                >d</add> day –</date>
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                <p>I was dressed and reached upper deck where the fresh air greatly revived me. I
                    was there several hours — but on returning to cabin became sick again.
                    While on deck saw a school of Porpoise – also Sea Gull followed our Ship
                    ﹏ At 2 this morng. we reached <name type="place">Halifax</name> where we
                    stopped two hours to coal +c. Here we put off some 17 passengers and took
                    on about the same –<name type="person" key="ebwdiaLMW"> Hus.</name> +
                        <name type="person">Major Holman</name> went ashore —</p>
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                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-04-19">19<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> Saturday –</date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>More weak but made desperate effort to get on deck ﹏ where I spent much of
                    the day. <name type="person" key="ebwdiaLMW">Hus.</name> has been obliged to
                    succumb and come on to the diet list with me – <name type="person"
                        >David</name> not sick at all –. </p>
                <p> P.M. An <emph rend="squiggle underline">Iceberg</emph> was discerned – at
                    first like a faint cloud but as we passed on it became perfectly apparent to the
                    naked Eye ﹏ It was supposed to be 60 ft high and <unclear>about</unclear>
                    6 mls. distant – It looked to me about 20 ft. high<pb n="5"
                        rend="underline 5th"/>We <del rend="overstrike">re</del> were approaching
                    the <name type="place">great Banks</name> – It was early to see icebergs
                    – but <emph rend="underline">field ice</emph> from the <name type="place"
                        >St. Laurence</name> is oftened encountered but this we escaped ﹏
                    Sat. night was one of wakefulness to some who better knew our danger than I
                    – <name type="person">Mr Spaulding</name> told me days after that it was
                    the only wakeful night to him – Fortunately the <emph rend="underline"
                        >fog</emph> was not thick on the <name type="place">Banks</name> –</p>
                <p>The <!--need a tag for air current-->Gulf Stream of wh. I have heard so much we
                    passed North of as I understood –</p>
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                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-04-20">20<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> Sab.</date>
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                </opener>
                <p>was clear but wind stronger – <name type="person" key="ebwdiaLMW">Hus.
                    </name>+ I reached up. Deck for the day — had the little refreshment
                        <add place="supralinear">we took</add> brot. to us there at mid day –.
                    Religious exercises in Ding. Saloon, but we cld. not endure a closed room
                    —. The Episcopal Service read by the Physician of the Ship —</p>
                <p>There were several Eng. people from <name type="place">St. Louis</name> going out
                    to visit kindred and native land – Among them a <name type="person">Mr
                        Daniel + Son + his two young Daughters</name> — I think the
                    name of the latter was <name type="person">Bette</name> – One of the
                    daughters had been a pupil of <name type="person">Miss Cragin</name> in <name
                        type="place">St. Louis</name> – also a <name type="person">Mr Hoyt of
                            <name type="place">Wisconsin</name></name> – Com's to the <name
                        type="event">Inter–Exhibition at <name type="place"
                        >London</name></name> – Also a <name type="person">Mr Hunz T. Ropes of
                            <name type="place">Liverpool</name></name> – a resident there for
                    15 yrs – but <pb n="6" rend="6th"/> a native of <name type="place">Salem
                        Mass.</name> a pleasant man –</p>
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                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-04-21"><emph rend="underline">21</emph>
                            <add place="supralinear">st</add> Monday –</date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>wind strong – ship rolling so much as to make me sick to rise – <name
                        type="person" key="ebwdiaLMW">Hus.</name> also quite sick but I think
                    reached the up. Deck — The guards were put on the tables ﹏ <name
                        type="person">David </name>said a goose was sliding here and a leg of mutton
                    there – then a cup of coffee upset in his lap — But with all this
                    there is a great amt. of eating done – and guzzling of wine, Brandy,
                    + ale that would astonish temperance folks –</p>
                <p>Breakfast at from 8 1/2 to 10 – Lunch at 12 at wh. hot soup, cold Meats
                    bread + cheese +c are furnished + <emph rend="double underline"
                        >"Bottles"</emph> in abundance — At 4 Dinner – Soups first then
                    fish – then all the variety of a River Bill of Fare ﹏ taking an
                    hour and a half ﹏ Seats at table are secured by your cards being pinned
                    on to the cloth as soon as you go on board the Ship ﹏ + those seats
                    are yours all the times of day — But of all the labor to get to them! I
                    never experienced the like – They pinch as much as possible to get room.
                    The Servants surpass any I remember to have seen in their gentle polite <add
                        place="supralinear"> + respectful</add> manners – Every one on
                    ship seems to know his place + keep it. <name type="person">Capt.
                        Cook</name> from <name type="place">Halifax</name> to <name type="place"
                        >Queenstown</name> landing commands his ship – and all is so quiet!
                    – . + supper + Tea at 7 1/2 – supper at 9 on to 10 or 11
                    perhaps <pb n="7" rend="underline 7th"/>at wh. time I was told hot hearty
                    dishes were often ordered and Eaten — It was amazing to me to know of the
                    excessive Eating + drinking.</p>
                <p> In the morng. porridge (as they call it) I shd. say oat meal mush is served to
                    those who desire it – Eaten with sugar, syrup or more commonly with <del
                        rend="overstrike">the</del><add place="supralinear">those who are</add> sick
                    – milk – at noon gruel + leaf tea ﹏ Supper the oat meal
                    mush again but I was so sick that a bowl of arrow root with a little <del
                        rend="overwritten">drink</del><add place="overwritten">milk</add> in it was
                    my breakfast – a bowl of leaf tea my dinner + Arrow for supper
                    – This was my nutriment for much of the passage with occasional at baked
                    greenings warm wh. were delicious I lost quite an amt. of flesh —.</p>
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                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-04-22">22<add place="supralinear">d</add><emph
                                rend="underline">Tuesday</emph> –</date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>Still growing rough – but as I was in State room all day <add
                        place="supralinear">yesterday</add> I made great effort to get on Deck in
                    the P.M. – <name type="person" key="ebwdiaLMW">Hus.</name> got out before
                    me + reached upper deck – by <name type="person">David's</name> aid
                    ﹏ when he came for me and helped me to lower deck where by holding on
                    + by his help I staied half hour or so when I returned <emph
                        rend="underline">sick</emph> to my bed. Scarcily any one could walk straight
                    but plunged from side to side ﹏</p>
                <p>At Eve. The Wind rose to a gale and the night was fearful – Ship rolling so
                    bad that my feet were often some inches higher than my head.<pb n="8"
                        rend="underline 8th"/></p>
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                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-04-23">23 <add place="supralinear">d</add>
                            Wednesday –</date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>scarcely any abatement in the wind ﹏ waves very high, but all hurrying us
                    on to our destined Port from 230 <add place="supralinear">mls</add>to 266 per 24
                    hours —. very many sick – <name type="person">David</name> still
                    well – <name type="person" key="ebwdiaLMW">Hus.</name> I think didn't go
                    out of his room this day –. This ═ all written from recollection
                    days after the passage – Sunset + Sunrising I would look for a change
                    but none came – about night the wind would seem to increase in fury
                    – and so thro. the night –, waves several times striking over the
                    sides of the Ship ﹏ and a constant creaking of the joints – It
                    seemed to me the ship must come to pieces — but I was told there was no
                        <emph rend="underline">apparent</emph> concern by the officers or crew, and
                    the creaking was the inside work[k crossed out] not the frame of the ship
                    ﹏.</p>
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                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-04-24">24<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> Thursday ═ </date>
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                <p>Still the storm of wind raging ﹏ <name type="person" key="ebwdiaLMW"
                        >Hus.</name> succeeded in getting on to first Deck a few hours but I still
                    in bed –. A <name type="person">Mr Kennedy</name> from <name type="place"
                        >Glasgow Scotland</name> broke his knee pan when on the upper deck, and was
                    brot down helpless to his room – Fortunately he is going home —. At
                    Eve. the winds seems higher than before —</p>
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                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-04-25">25 <choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> Friday — </date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>Last night was the most fearful of the 3 stormy nights ﹏ The seas that
                    broke on to the ship were heavier —<pb n="9" rend="9th"/>On this morng.
                    about 2,O'clk. came with a fearful power on to the upper Deck over the wheel
                    house ﹏ The smoke stack was marked with the salt water some 20 or 25 ft
                    above upper deck — at the shipping* of this sea one of the sail burst from
                    the strength of the wind and all together the sound was like that of a cannon on
                    board ship — she tumbled a moment then mounted the waves and went on her
                    way —.</p>
                <p>When morng. came or rather in the forenoon the wind began to abate– and I
                    am sure there was one grateful heart ﹏ P.M. I reached the upper Deck
                    where I had not been since Sab. day –.</p>
                <p>I could find none who sympathized with me in apprehending danger to the ship
                    ﹏ The English have a confidence in one of <name type="orgTransport"
                        >Cunard's Steamers</name><!--ship--> that seems to set aside the
                    superintending providence of God – An English Lady from Toronto told me
                    she did'nt think one <add place="of">up</add>
                    <name type="orgTransport">Cunards steamers</name><!--ship--> could be wrecked at
                    sea. She had'nt the slightest fear — The last officer in asking me of my
                    health – replied to my inquiry if he did'nt call it a rough passage
                    – said, "not so very rough but it was a <pb n="10" rend="10th"/>a <emph
                        rend="underline">nasty</emph> ugly sea rolling the ship making all
                    uncomfortable."</p>
                <p>But during the Storm I had a good degree of quiet trust, and yet I longed for a
                    more sensible nearness to Christ ﹏ for that perfect love that casts out
                    fear.</p>
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                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-04-26">26 <choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> Saturday ﹏ </date>
                    </dateline>
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                <p>more quiet – we both on deck – P.M. I had some Ginger tea that
                    revived me greatly and enabled me to go to tea from which I had been absent from
                    1st. day –</p>
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                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-04-27">27 <choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> Sab.</date>
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                <p>more quiet, and mild – At Break–fast "Land in Sight" was the joyful
                    news ﹏ It was the coast of Ireland. I sat in my room after attending
                    religious exercises in the Cabin which I enjoyed very much ﹏ reading my
                    bible + Swain Sermon on the ocean when the Major called for me to go on
                    Deck – I did so and the view of the Irish coast was <add
                        place="overwritten">n</add>ovel<del rend="overwritten">m</del> and grand
                    – a rockbound Coast surely —. Our ship was followed by seagulls soon
                    after leaving <name type="place">Boston</name> – To day the numbers had
                    greatly increased and their calls for food were loud. We soon were able to see
                    Huts and discern cultivated patches – During the day saw a Church very
                    like our N.Eng. Churches. About 6,O'clk. We entered <name type="touristSite"
                        >Queenstown Harbor Bay</name> + even met by a little Steam Tug on wh.
                    all the mails (except for Liverpool) were placed – also some 15 of our
                    passengers + luggage – Some were <pb n="11" rend="11th"/><emph
                        rend="underline">hasting</emph> on to <name type="place">London</name>
                    + were to go to <name type="place">Cork</name> then by Rail to <name
                        type="place">Dublin</name> – then cross over to <name type="place"
                        >Holy head</name> and <name type="place">England</name> + then by Rail
                    to <name type="place">London</name> getting in perhaps a day before us even had
                    we hastened on –. This transfer of Mails +c. was very <emph
                        rend=" squiggle underline">exciting</emph> – After it was over we went
                    on deck to see a phosphorescent display in the water – the first we had
                    seen ﹏ It was not very brilliant ﹏ after wh. went to the smoke
                    stack and dried ourselves being wet from the hitting off steam in the Harbor
                    — The chimney seemed <emph rend="underline">very hot</emph> — and I
                    felt sure they had put on all the steam they safely cld. to land before dark
                    — I grew quite nervous — and going back to my room I examined the
                    ship's Life Preservers to see wht. I cld. do with it in case of an emergency
                    – It seemed <del rend="overstrike">to me</del> of little use to me, it was
                    so large — However I rummaged up some strong <!--she erases a carrot ^-->
                        twine<add place="supralinear">with wh. to tie it on</add> + inflated my
                    own Life Preserver for the first time — and laid down and had considerable
                    sleep –.</p>
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                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-04-28"> In the morng. <add place="supralinear"
                            >28<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice></add></date>
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                </opener>
                <p>We found we had been carried safely along, and had approached the coast of <name
                        type="place">Wales</name>. It was mild and the water still — A fog
                    settled down wh. detained us very much – At <name type="place"
                        >Queenstown</name> we took on an Irish Pilot – who with Capt Cook
                    piloted the ship along – They sounded <pb n="12" rend="12th"/>
                    <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="medium" when="1862-04-28"><sic>28th of
                                May</sic></date></fw> often and blew the whistle + rang the
                    Bell so not to run against any vessel – There is much danger in the fog of
                    striking shipping or something else worse —.</p>
                <p>After some hours the fog lifted and we were able to increase our speed – On
                    the coast of <name type="place">Wales</name> we took on a Welch Pilot into whose
                    hands Capt. Cook resigned the ship ﹏ and if lost he would not be
                    responsible ﹏. After approaching within 12 mls. of Liverpool we came to
                    the bar and the tide being out we could not pass + had to wait 2 or 3 hours
                    – before we could go over the bar. About 7 we reached the Harbor of
                    Liverpool when were boarded by Custom H. Officers from a little Steam Tug
                    ﹏ 3 of them – One with a plate of flour wh. he was stirring with
                    water for pasta –. Another taking down the name of passenger + No. of
                    parcels or trunks — while the 3<add place="supralinear">d</add> was
                    looking into the trunks +c. Unless there was reason to suppose there was
                    something wrong the examination was slight —. Reprints of English works,
                    + sugars + tobacco calls for their greatest vigilance. This
                    exammination wh. shd. have taken place at the bar while we were detained took
                    two hours or more.</p>
                <p>While this was going on I went down into the Cabin and watched our hand
                    luggage.</p>
                <pb n="13" rend="13th"/>
                <fw type="header" place="top">
                    <date cert="medium" when="1862-04-28">Ard. at <name type="place"
                            >Liverpool</name></date></fw>
                <p>While then our unfortunate fellow passsenger was brot. out of his room by 3 men
                    + laid on a lounge ﹏ when they prepared him for leaving the ship
                    — Last Eve. at <name type="place">Quenstown</name> his family were
                    telegraphed at <name type="place">Glasgow</name> 500 miles – They recv. it
                    in the morng. and a son started by Rail immediately for Liverpool and reached
                    there before we did + came at once on board to his venerable father's
                    relief —. He was conveyed across the city on a litter – after being
                    put in to the little Steam Tug with the rest of us + our luggage to go
                    ashore — On landing we hurrided off for a carriage and after little delay
                    took Cab (a 4 wheel carriage with one horse) for <name type="orgLodging">Angel's
                        Hotel</name> ﹏, having previously ordered our trunks +c to go
                    there by Luggage Porter.</p>
                <p>On entering the house we found it <emph rend="underline">manned</emph> by women
                    ﹏ tastefully dressed, modest in demeanor + intelligent ﹏ They
                    assign the rooms, attend the bar, and in fact do all men do in our Hotels
                    — The porters are men– so in the Coffee rooms there are only male
                    attendants ﹏ who after breakfast are in full dress for dinner + Tea
                    — Dress Coat – suit Black with white cravat —. The Lodging
                    rooms are furnished with a cabinet for sickness – a luggage chain and
                    curtains for the bed ﹏</p>
                <pb n="14" rend="14th"/>
                <fw type="header" place="top">
                    <date cert="medium" when="1862-04-29"><sic>29 <choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> May</sic> at <name
                            type="place">Liverpool</name></date></fw>
                <p>At Eve. a servant comes in, draws the curtains around the bed so you may <add
                        place="supralinear">be</add>. thoroughly poisoned by your own breathing
                    ﹏ Of course, I undid what they did –.</p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date when="1862-04-29">Tuesday Morng.</date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p> tho. our feet were again on terra firma yet our heads were tossing and we felt
                    any thing but bright ﹏ After breakfast we sallied out to see the objects
                    of interest – <name type="touristSite">St. Georges Hall</name> was pointed
                    out as one and the free museum as another. We directed our steps toward them,
                    and after walking some distance we engnired <!--engineered-->our way and an Eng.
                    Man says I recognize you as Americans — Allow me to show you <name
                        type="touristSite">St. George's Hall</name> ﹏. We did so, and he
                    added very much to the interest of the visit <del rend="overwritten">a</del><add
                        place="overwritten">and</add> importing valuable information ﹏ The
                    building is massive, <add place="overwritten">g</add>rand <del
                        rend="overwritten"/> + beautiful in its construction Before it lay 4
                        <emph rend="underline">huge</emph> Lions ﹏ made of stone +
                    rusting in their proud defiant posture on huge blocks of stone of same
                    material.</p>
                <p>Within are court rooms where some of their higher courts are held, also large and
                    small concert rooms — The height + proportions are exceedingly
                    magnificent ﹏ floors tessellated with marble — Massive pillars of
                    Aberdeeshire Marble highly polished within the building ﹏. After gazing
                    with admiration here we proceed <del rend="overwritten">ing</del><add
                        place="overwritten">ed</add>
                    <pb n="15" rend="15th"/>to the Free Museum + Library ﹏ having
                    parted with our Eng. Stranger ﹏ with many thanks for his courtesy
                    ﹏. </p>
                <p>On reaching the Museum we found it was not the day for the museum to be opened
                    — The reading rooms were open and there we found many persons of both
                    sexes pouring over the books they had taken from the library ﹏.</p>
                <p>On ascertaining the fact of the rooms being closed we expressed regret, as we
                    were Americans just ard. + wld. leave the next morng. On saying this
                    – the attendant requested we shd. wait where we were – when he went
                    to an officer + returned with the assurance that the rooms would be opened
                    for us – After looking at the Library a youth was directed to take the
                    Keys and pass on with us —</p>
                <p>We were surprised to find a very extensive collection of natural curiosities of
                    every description, <add place="supralinear">including</add>
                    <del rend="overstrike">of the</del> smaller animaly – Birds, fish +c
                    +c — Then most beautiful coral – specimens – also
                    beautiful aquarians ﹏.</p>
                <p>P.M. We took carriage + with the Maj. rode some 8 or 10 mls. in pursuit of
                    my lost Bag wh. was finally found and brot. to me.</p>
                <pb n="16" rend="16th"/>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="medium" when="1862-04-30">
                            <sic>30 <choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> May — From <name type="place">Liverpool</name> to
                                    <name type="place">London</name>.</sic>
                        </date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>About 10 A.M. we took seats in 1rst class cars for 35/ <add place="supralinear"
                        >each﹏</add> and after locking us in the train set off – In a
                    few moments we entered a tunnel 3 mls. long. the sensation in passing thro. it
                    is very unpleasant —. But we soon opened on a beautiful country wh. quite
                    charmed us — Our own country we left with the Storility of Winter upon it,
                    and after crossing the cold, pitiless ocean to have such a landscape of verdun
                    spread put before us, with beautiful herds of horned cattle and great numbers of
                    sheep was truly delightful to us not yet fully recovered from Seasickness
                    ﹏.</p>
                <p>we passed thro. <name type="place">Stafford</name>, <name type="place"
                        >Wolverhampton</name> + <name type="place">Birmingham</name> ﹏
                    on the <name type="orgTransport">Great North Western R</name>. ﹏ The iron
                    districts about <name type="place">Birmingham</name> looked very desolate +
                    smoky — We had 2 Ladies in the apartment with us. One nearly from <name
                        type="place">Livrp.</name> the other came in at <name type="place"
                        >Wolverhampton</name>.</p>
                <p>Ard. at <name type="orgTransport">Euston Station London</name> about 6, o'clk.
                    after <name type="person">David</name> saw his Machine safely deposited we took
                    Cab (4 wheels) for <name type="orgBusiness">Wovets Hotel</name> – Holborn
                    –On arg. there found rooms all engaged save one for unoccupied for 2
                    nights –. This we took for more leisure to look up other quarters –
                        <name type="person">David</name> took room at <name type="orgLodging">Old
                        Furnivals Inn</name>
                    <add place="supralinear">alias</add>
                    <del rend="overstrike">on</del>
                    <name type="orgLodging">Bretts Hotel</name> 139 Holborn — A few steps from
                    our Hotel – We were pleased with the appearance of <pb n="17" rend="(17"/>
                    <fw type="header" place="top"><name type="place">London﹏</name></fw>the
                    attendants <emph rend="underline">waiting</emph> Maids have a little cap on the
                    back of their heads — Those females at the Office or Bar, are dressed like
                    ladies ﹏ refined and apparently virtuous. The male waiters dressed as
                    described on pag. 13 ". I was at once presented with two letters from <name
                        type="person">Lydia Fowler</name> wh. had been awaiting my arrival
                    ﹏</p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-01">May 1.</date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>So warm Ladies were dressed in light silks with lace capes and dress hats for the
                    opening of the <name type="event">International Exibition at the West End of
                        London</name> called <name type="place">Kensington</name> – Some 4
                    miles out — The first was held in 1851. <name type="person">Prince
                        Albert</name> (who had from the first felt great interest in establishing
                    International Exhibitions) is greatly missed on this occasion ﹏ The <name
                        type="person">Queen</name> is at <name type="place">Balmoral Scotland</name>
                    with part of her family ﹏. During the day we (3) took <emph
                        rend="underline">"Bus"</emph> + rode down near Exhibition Rooms –
                    We went into <name type="touristSite">Kensington Museum</name>, and look <add
                        place="supralinear">d</add> about, and then returned, and looked for new
                    rooms – which we took at <name type="orgLodging">Old Furnivals Inn</name>
                    + removed there that Eve.</p>
                <p>Lydia <del rend="overstrike">+ <name type="person">Mr Spaulding</name></del>
                    + <name type="person">Mr Huddy</name> fr. <name type="place">Phil.</name>
                    called —.<name type="person">David</name> went to <name type="place"
                        >Exeter Hall</name> with <name type="person">Lydia</name> + heard her
                    Husband lecture.</p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-02">2 <add place="supralinear">d</add>
                            Friday</date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p><name type="person" key="ebwdiaLMW">Hus.</name> + I both unwell – Took
                    little walks but not worth much.<pb n="18" rend="18th[arrow]1862–"/></p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-03"><name type="touristSite">London —
                                National Gallery</name> +c. </date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>May 3 <add place="supralinear">d</add>﹏ American News this Morng. we have
                    fire in our parlor for it is cold — <name type="person" key="ebwdiaLMW"
                        >Hus.</name> called on <name type="orgBusiness">Barning Brothers +
                        Co.</name> (his bankers) — in forenoon + <name type="person"
                        >David</name> went to <name type="orgBusiness">Vyse's</name> to set up his
                    Patent –. P.M. <name type="person" key="ebwdiaLMW">Hus.</name> felt so
                    unwell that he laid down – while <name type="person"> D. </name>+ I
                    went to <name type="touristSite">National Gallery</name> – to see the
                    Paintings where we passed some 2 hours – Among the great number we find <bibl>
                        <author>Correggio's</author><title> Ecce Homo</title></bibl> – cost
                    £ 10,000 – <bibl><author>Francia's</author><title> Dead
                            Christ</title></bibl>, <bibl><author>P. Perugino's</author>
                        <title>Virgin + infant Christ </title></bibl>— cost £
                    4,000. + <bibl><author>Paul Veronese's</author><title> Magnificent, "Family
                            of Darius at the feet of Alexander"</title></bibl> ﹏ cost £
                    14,000. </p>
                <p>One room is devoted to "Turner the greatest Master of Lanscape Art" – It is
                    surprising that he accomplished so much as was there Exhibited – +
                    yet that did <add place="supralinear">not</add> begin to be <add
                        place="supralinear">the</add> sum of his work – He was an English
                    Artist + his remains are deposited in the crypt of <name type="touristSite"
                        >St. Pauls</name> ﹏. So are those of <name type="author">Benj
                        West</name> + other distinguished artists and many monuments to Naval
                    + Military Heroes – <del rend="overstrike">I was glad to</del> After
                    seeing the paintings + returning to the St. we saw one of the Royal
                    Carriages with rich bands of gold and the harnesses richly plated with gold
                    ﹏ the coachman + the two footman on back seat were in black –
                    Breeches+ Blk. stockings + gloves — with cocked hats +
                    straight Blk. feathers + grey hair wigs — The <name type="person"
                        >Crown Prince of Prussia</name> had just alighted <pb n="19th"/>
                    <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="medium" when="1862-05-03">
                            <sic>4 May — Sabbath day ﹏</sic></date></fw> and passed up
                    to the <name type="orgSchool">Royal Academy</name> where he had been invited to
                    dine. We stood a few moments to see the nobility arrive + pass up the
                    stairs – Their servants in Livery — some in scarlet breeches +
                    white stockings. —</p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-04">4 <choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> Sab. </date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>We <emph rend="underline">3</emph> went to hear <name type="person">Rev. Mr
                        Spurgeon</name> His text was Ep.3.10. I was much interest in his simple but
                    powerful presentation of truth ﹏ to an audienc of 6000 persons —
                    and when the all sang it was a sound unlike what I ever before heard – No
                    Organ – <del rend="overwrite">P.M.</del> Evg. we went to hear <name
                        type="person">Rev Dr Cumin</name> in <name type="place">Crown Court</name>.
                    His lecture was a review of the last eleven years showing the fulfilment of
                    prophecy ﹏.</p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-06">6 <choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> Tuesday</date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>we <emph rend="underline">3</emph> went to <name type="place">Luton</name> +
                    back at Eve – 32 mls. out – where a pop. of some 20,000 are mostly
                    employed in one way or another in Strawḏ braid — At this place we
                    found chalk formations 2 or 3 feet be – neath the surface of the earth.
                    When they dug into an embankment it gave us a free view of it. By great <name
                        type="orgTransport">Northern R.R. Station at Kings Cross</name>.</p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-07">7 <choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> </date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>We set off early for <name type="orgTransport">Shorediditch station</name> to go
                    by rail to <name type="place">Woolwitch</name> where an arsenal and Manufactory
                    of Arms War Vessels +c. We passed thro. <name type="touristSite"
                        >Spittalfields</name> where there are many weavers of beautiful silks +
                        velvets.<pb n="20)"/>
                    <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-07">1862 –
                        <name type="place">Woolwich</name> — May 7 <choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> </date></fw>
                    On reaching the Terminus of the R.R. we crossḏ the <name type="place"
                        >Thames River</name> in a little Steam Tug. Just as we reached Woolwich it
                    began to rain and we went to the <name type="orgBusiness"><emph rend="underline"
                            >"Royal Mortur Tavern"</emph></name> when my <name type="person"
                        key="ebwdiaLMW">Hus.</name> called for a parlor – They replied, do you
                    wish to dine – He said to them wanted a parlor – It was 10, O'clk.
                    perhaps <add place="supralinear"> here </add> – They said they had no
                    parlors but had dining rooms + aided us into one where I sat till toward
                    one P.M. My gent. being out to see the soldiers and Japanese Ambassadors
                    —</p>
                <p>At this time the rain <emph rend="underline">poured</emph> down and the Land<emph
                        rend="underline">lady</emph> came and said to <emph rend="underline"
                        >me</emph> She shd. like to have me leave – She wanted her room for
                    persons to eat in – + she cld. not afford to have persons sitting
                    round. I told her we wished to pay her for the use of her room ﹏ That my
                    gent. were then out + I hopeḏ wld. come soon – She waited a
                    few moments + then came again and aided me into another eating room –
                    I had sat there but a few minutes when she came with a man to eat there, bring a
                    trumble of Ale along to drink – She repeated the request I shd. leave the
                    room and aided me to a little back bedroom where she said I cld. be undisturbed.
                    My heart was quite <emph rend="underline">chickinesh </emph> + full but I
                    kept apparently quiet and before long <name type="person" key="ebwdiaLMW">Mr.
                        W.</name> came and went to the Hostiss to pay her for her room but she <pb
                        n="(21"/>
                    <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-07"><sic>8 <choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice>
                                Thursday — <name type="touristSite">St. Paul</name>
                                —</sic>
                        </date></fw> declined taking anything and we left in the rain falling most
                    profusely — We could not get a carriage ﹏ after taking shelter
                    awhile we reached the Ferry Boat + thence to Cars – + finally
                    home to our joy having learned some new lessons — As we were at dinner
                        <name type="person"> Mr Spaulding</name> called previously to leaving for
                        <name type="place">France</name>.</p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-08">8<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> Thursday P.M. </date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p> We went to <name type="orgChurch">St. Paul's</name>. The Choral Service was then
                    being performed as we entered, and the sound as it reverberated from its high
                    arches seemed as I have imagined the Heavenly strains might, to a soul just
                    released from its clay tenenment — It sounded distant + ethereal
                    – But as we approached the choir, the sound was more distinct – In
                    the form of A Latin Cross ﹏ <figure>
                        <!--<graphic xml:id="ebwdiaeur_fig1"/>-->
                        <figDesc>A sketch of St. Paul, the diagram is in the shape of a Latin cross.
                            To the east she uses parallel lines of black dots encompassing the
                            choir, and to the West the end of the cross is significantly longer; the
                            parallel lines are solid with Nave written in between. The "south" part
                            of the transept is towards the top of the page, and the "north" transept
                            is directly opposite.</figDesc>
                    </figure>The cathedral from east to west is 500 ft long – Length of choir
                    165 ft. Breadth of Transept 250 ft. Height from 1rst floors to top of cross on
                    Dome 352 [1/12] ft. As we stand in the Transept and look up to the Dome (inside)
                    340 ft, it i grand beyond the power of language to describe ﹏. If this is
                    the work of man what is God! the great architect of the world + of man who
                    is crushed before him like a moth – After religious exercises we went into
                    the crypt ﹏ (the basement) and this was wonderful as <del
                        rend="overwritten">is</del><add place="overwritten">was</add> the
                    superstructure﹏ It is beside the light of some low windows, lighted <pb
                        n="22" rend="22 supralinear D"/>
                    <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-08"><name
                        type="touristSite">St. Pauls Cathedral</name> — May 8 <choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice>
                        </date></fw> with gas ﹏ and divided off by iron fences + guarded
                    by locks .The objects of special interest were the <add place="supralinear"
                        >mortal</add> remains of Lord Nelson + the Duke of Wellington –
                    ﹏. Lord Nelson is in a black marble sarcophagus. <del rend="overstrike"
                        >of black marble</del> He died in battle at <name type="event"
                        >Trafalgar</name>﹏ + his memory appears to be warmly cherished
                    by the many statues erected to him ﹏ The Duke of <emph rend="underline"
                        >Wellington's </emph> remains are in a Cornish Porphyry ﹏ Sarcophagus
                    ﹏ They were first laid in a pine coffin made by his own carpenter at
                    Wulmar his Marin residence – (I think)– then placed in a lead coffin
                    of twice the usual thickness + this in a coffin of English Oak handsomely
                    finished. The outer coffin or case was of solid Spanish Mahogany, covered with
                    the richest crimson Genoa velvet. This case was elaborately panneled +
                    wrought out emblematical of his achievements + honors ﹏. The central
                    inscription plate is gilt and bears the following! "The Most High, Mighty, and
                    Most Noble Prince Arthur, Duke + Marquis of Wellington, Marquis of Douro,
                    Earl of Wellington, Viscount Wellington of Talavara and of Wellington, and Baron
                    Douro of Wellesly, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Knight Grand
                    Cross of the Most Honorable Order of the Bathe one of the Majesty's Most
                    Honorable Privy Council, and Field – Marshall and Commander–in
                    –Chief of Her Majesty's forces. Born 1rst May 1769: Died 14" September
                    1852." copied from guide book, and a Most Extraordinary inscription for mortal
                    man it is.</p>
                <p>As I stood <emph rend="underline">beside him</emph> I could but think what <pb
                        n="23" rend="23 supralinear D"/> a <emph rend="underline">leveller</emph>
                    death is ﹏ There <emph rend="underline">I</emph> stood beside the Great
                    Hero ﹏ + the worms no doubt have presumed to feed on his flesh
                    – In his heart he may have been simple and childlike – but he was
                        <add place="supralinear">one</add> Providence chose to workout for <add
                        place="supralinear">the</add> kingdom great deliverance and thro. him to
                    crush Napoleon ﹏ But a Biographer of him says that thro. him Europe
                    enjoyed nearly 40, forty years of peace ﹏.</p>
                <p>In this crypt are deposited many other distinguished persons — Among them
                    are the remains of Sir <name type="author">Christopher Wren</name> the <add
                        place="supralinear">+ builder</add> Archtect of St Paul ﹏ The
                    first stone was laid June 21. 1675 service was first performed in it Dec.2.1697
                    ﹏ and the last stone on the summit of the lantern, was laid by the
                    architect's son in 1710. The Edifice was thus finished in 35 years ﹏
                    standing on <add place="supralinear">the</add> spot where was a cathedral of the
                    same name founded in the 7<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> Century – which was even longer than the
                    present Edifice ﹏ 690 ft. In those ages it was used by
                    Roman–Catholics ﹏ But in 1552 Nov. 1. the Reformation had
                    penetrated England so far as at this time to have every vestige of Romanism put
                    aside and the Book of Common Prayer used – Bishop Ridley preaching on the
                    occasion: This old Edifice was destroyed in the Great fire of 1666. ﹏ The
                    total cost of the present <name type="touristSite">St. Paul's</name> was £
                    747, 954 ﹏ 2s-g<hi rend="superlinear">d</hi>. But doubtless thousands of
                    pounds more have since been expended ﹏<pb n="24" rend="24)"/></p>
                <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-08"><name type="place"
                    >St. Pauls</name> — May 8 <choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> – 1862 — </date></fw>
                <p>In the crypt are the remains of <name type="author">Turner </name>+ <name
                        type="author">Benj West</name> that I have before mentioned ﹏ —
                    and in the walls of the Cathedral, in the choir aisles Transepts +c are
                    numerous monuments + tablets to the Memory of English Heroes and one to the
                    Philanthropist John Howard + to Bishop Hebar.</p>
                <p>After looking at the monuments we ascended to the <name type="place">Whispering
                        Gallery</name>
                    <pb n="25" rend="(25"/></p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-11">Sunday May 11<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice></date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>Morng. we went to hear <name type="person"> Rev. Baptist Noel</name> ﹏ Who
                    is a Bapist in sect but one w Chh. of Eng. Minister + of high birth
                    ﹏ But he ignored all the <unclear>honors</unclear> of the world and
                    followed the teachings of God + of conscienc ﹏ His Chh. is small
                    tho. well filled and very attentive listeners save the <emph rend="underline"
                        >coughing</emph> that is very common in assemblies. Text Matt. 7 – 24
                    + after — I think I never heard so simple a Gospel sermon ﹏
                    yet well expressed.</p>
                <p>P.M. We went to <name type="orgChurch"> West Minister Abbi</name> where <name
                        type="person">"Rev. Lord John Thyme</name> preached but we could hear but
                    little ﹏ Will speak of the <name type="orgChurch">Abbie</name> at my
                    future visit.</p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-12">12 <choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> Monday Eve.</date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>Removed from <name type="orgLodging">"Old Furnivals"</name> to 72 Sloane St. op.
                        <name type="touristSite">Cadogan Gardens</name> where we had engaged
                    "apartments" for <emph rend="underline">us 3</emph> ﹏ A. parlor Bedroom
                    + dressing room on one floor for <name type="person" key="ebwdiaLMW"
                        >Hus.</name> + self + Bedroom on upper floor for <name
                        type="person">David</name>.</p>
                <p><name type="person">Miss E. Symons</name> is at the head of the establishment
                    They have 5 families I am told – but I have not seen them – We eat
                    in our parlor – order such food as we please + pay the bills with
                    room rent ﹏ or if we choose to buy ourselves we do:</p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-13">13 Tuesday –</date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>I wrote 3 or 4 hours to <name type="person">Martha</name> + left it on table
                    with other letters <name type="person" key="ebwdiaLMW">Hus.</name> + I had
                    written ﹏ When we went down Town He picked them up to put them in the
                    office – But on getting there he found he was minus the American letters
                    – Search was made at home but no trace of it ﹏.<pb n="26"
                        rend="26)"/></p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-14">Wednesday 14 <choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> — May
                            —</date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>I have not felt so sad since leaving America. My heart was much stirred by
                    writing home yesterday. My body is weak and I feel down spirited – I would
                    love to bow with some of those dear sisters that I have been want to meet at a
                    throne of grace. But I have bowed with no one since leaving Boston only in the
                    public assembly ﹏ And O, what occasion for thanks–giving +
                    praise for God's goodness and long. suffering, have we had to us as
                    individuals!</p>
                <p>Towards night <name type="person">Lydia</name> called – <name type="person"
                        key="ebwdiaLMW">Hus.</name> + <name type="person">David</name> out
                    nearly all day ﹏ Eve. <name type="person">Mr + Mrs Muntz</name>
                    + <name type="person">Miss Parker</name> called + spent the Eve. </p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-16">16<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> Friday –</date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p><name type="person" key="ebwdiaLMW">Hus.</name> + I visited the <name
                        type="touristSite">Tower</name> ﹏ <name type="person">David</name>
                    was engaged + cld. not go with us –A warden in the Costume of Henri
                    VIII"s guard conducts visitors about – It is one of the most
                    interesting of Old London relics, and dates back at least to the Eleventh
                    Century ﹏ The <name type="touristSite"><emph rend="underline"
                            >White</emph> Tower</name> is in the centre of the enclosure – It
                    measures 116 ft from North to So. 96 ft from East to West – Height 92 ft.
                    external walls 15ft. in thickness – 4 towers on this – one at each
                    corn [trails off] Beside the <name type="place"><emph rend="underline"
                            >White</emph> T</name>. there are 12 smaller Towers They were originally
                    intended as a place of defence in times of attack by foreign foes – The
                        <name type="place">White T.</name> was fitted for a <del rend="overstrike"
                        >residence</del> ﹏ religious and governmental purposes but was
                    converted with the other towers into prisons for offending subjuicts ﹏
                        <del rend="overstrike">The</del> most dreadful scenes have been enacted
                        here.<pb n="27"/>
                    <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-16"><emph
                        rend="underline">Tower</emph> — 16 <choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> May. </date></fw> The
                    party in power seemed filled with Hellish rage, and for the slightest suspicions
                    would arrest, condemn + execute Kings + Quens and Nobles in these
                    Towers + Tower <emph rend="underline">gards</emph> ﹏ In of them is
                    supposed to have taken place the murder of the two Royal children of Edward 4
                    – by their Uncle Richard 3 <hi rend="supralinear"><emph rend="underline"
                            >d</emph></hi>. There also Lady Jane Grey + her Husband suffered
                    imprisonment + death — also Queen Anne Bol<add place="supralinear"
                        >e</add>ynn Wife of Henry 8" who had her beheaded + the following
                    day took another Wife — Jane Seymore – He was a wretch of deepest
                    dye —.</p>
                <p>I saw the very block on which many of these victims rested their <emph
                        rend="underline">necks</emph> for decapitation and the very ax that did the
                    work —. The <bibl><title>Guide Book</title></bibl> will give farther
                    particulars ﹏ These Towers are now used as depositories of arms and
                    ancient armour. The <bibl><title>Steel Clad Kings</title></bibl> in full size
                    are mounted on their <bibl><title>Steel Clad Horses</title></bibl> — and
                    all the variety of weapons used in ancient war–fare are found here
                    –. It is strongly garrisoned — One of the Towers is used for the
                            <bibl><title>Crown Jewels</title></bibl> –"The Collection is
                    surmounted by the crown of the present beloved <name type="person">Queen
                        Victoria</name> The cap of purple velvet is enclosed in hoops of silver
                    surmounted by a ball + cross all of which <pb n="28" rend="28)"/>
                    <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-16"><emph
                        rend="underline">Tower – May 16<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> 1862 —
                            </emph></date></fw> are resplendent with diamonds. In the center of the
                    cross is the <emph rend="underline">"inestimable sapphire"</emph> + in
                    front of the crown is the heart shaped ruby said to have been worn by the Black
                    Prince." 2 ḏ Is <bibl><title>St. Edward's crown</title></bibl> made of
                    Gold + Embellished with diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. 3ḏ
                    Is the <bibl><title>Prince of Wales Crown</title></bibl> formed of pure gold
                    + unadorned — The present <name type="person">Prince of Wales</name>
                    has not yet had it placed on his head –</p>
                <p>4" The ancient <bibl><title>Queen's Crown</title></bibl> is used at
                    Coronations for Queen Consort ﹏ which is rich</p>
                <p>5" Is the <bibl><title>Queen's Diadem</title></bibl>. which was made for the
                    Consort of James 2 <hi rend="supralinear">d</hi> Marie D'Este. It is richly
                    adorned with large diamonds + pearls. Beside these are several sceptres of
                    beaten gold adorned with jewels. There too is <bibl><title>St. Edward's
                            staff</title></bibl> of beaten gold 4 ft 7 inches long. It is carried
                    before the King or Queen at coronation. There is also the <emph rend="underline"
                        >pointless</emph> sword, <bibl><title>Sword of Mercy</title></bibl> –
                    + the swords of Justice civil + Ecclesiastical – which are
                        <unclear>borne</unclear> before the Sovereign at Coronation – There
                    too were Coronation bracelets – the annoiting vessel + spoon all used
                    at Coronation then beneath these crowns + sceptres is a Baptismal fount
                    used at the Christening of the Royal children and a Massive Sacremental service
                    all of solid gold used at the same August ceremony — beside several pieces
                    I have not named"<pb n="29" rend="(29"/></p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-17">17<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> May ﹏ <name
                                type="touristSite">Crystal Palace at Sydenham</name></date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>On saturday we visited, with <name type="person">Mr + Mrs Muntz</name>,
                        <name type="person">Miss Parker</name> + <name type="person">Mr +
                        Mrs Henderson</name>. Some 7 miles out of London – by Rail ﹏.
                    The Palace so magnificent – filled with evrything that is beautiful in the
                    fine arts Paintings, Music, Flowers, + Plants from evry part under Heaven
                    (almost – and the spacious grounds ornamented with shrub + trees in
                    bloom – and fount Sending up its pearly jets of water all combine to make
                    it one of the most fairy like places I had ever <emph rend="underline"
                        >conceived</emph> — It seemed <emph rend="underline"
                        >paradisaical</emph> ﹏.</p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-18">18<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> Sunday –</date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>18" Sunday – we <emph rend="underline">3</emph> went to <name
                        type="touristSite">St. Giles</name>– cripple gate to worship ﹏
                    on our way there passing thro. <name type="place">Smithfield</name> where John
                    Rogers was burned at the stake ﹏ John Milton's remains rest under this
                    Church. A few minintz walk from there brot. us to the <name type="touristSite"
                        >Wesleyan Chapel</name> where John Wesley preached – I sat in the
                    chair he used in his study and went into the Pulpit where he preached with such
                    power. Just back of the Chapel rest his remains under a Neat Monument
                    –</p>
                <p>Beside him lay the remains of Adam Clarke</p>
                <p>and a few steps around the corner we<pb n="30" rend="30)"/> found <name
                        type="touristSite">Whitfield's Chapel</name> into which we went + into
                    the Pulpit ﹏. In the corridor we found a fine original portrait of
                    Whitfield [Whitefield]– He died in <name type="place">Newbury port
                        –Mass</name> + his remains rest in a vault under (Mr Stearns)<del
                        rend="overwritten">(that was)</del><add place="overwritten">a Church</add>
                    wh. has a Whis–pering Gallery in it. I saw them many years ago and took
                    the skull in my hands – a liberty that should never be allowed with the
                    sainted dead –. Opposite the <name type="touristSite">Wesleyan
                        Chapel</name> is <name type="touristSite">Bunhill field's Cemetery</name>
                    – Where rest the remains of John Bunyan Isaac Watts Mrs Wesley, (Mother of
                    John + Charles) and <name type="author">Defoe. author of Robinson Crusoe
                        – sometimes called <del rend="strike">Alexander Selkirk ﹏
                        </del></name></p>
                <p>On the following Wednesday we attended the consecration of a new monument to John
                    Bunyan at <name type="touristSite">Bunhill Fields</name> – where Lord
                    Thaftsbury presided + made an interesting speech ﹏ also <name
                        type="person">Rev. Mr Spurgeon</name> whom I like exceedingly ﹏.</p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-19">19<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> Monday</date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p><name type="person" key="ebwdiaLMW">Hus.</name> + I visited <name
                        type="touristSite">Regents park</name> ﹏ we were both very tired when
                    we reached there and did not enjoy the <name type="touristSite">Zoological
                        Gardens</name> as we should under other circumstances – + as we
                    shd. had we not just been to <name type="touristSite">Crystal Palace</name>
                        —.<pb n="31" rend="(31"/></p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-20">20<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> Tuesday – <emph
                                rend="underline"><name type="touristSite">Westminster
                                Abbie</name></emph>— </date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>We visited this ancient structure entering at <name type="place">"Poet's
                        Corner"</name>. Two weeks before this, we had entered it an opposite part
                    while Divine Worship was being held, and the effect on my mind I can never tell
                    ﹏ It is unlike <name type="touristSite">St. Paul's</name> – not
                    less grand perhaps, but more of the beautiful and the awe inspiring, as the
                    light dimly falls on you, from the stained glass windows, and you looked on the
                    worshipping assembly, and hear the chanting of the choir with the heavy notes of
                    the organs – and then cast your eye around the walls and notice the marble
                    forms erect – as monuments to the departed but more especially as you gaze
                    on numerous <emph rend="underline">Effigies</emph> (forms of the dead full
                    length, laid horizontally on tombs that contain the original) are you impressed
                    with un utterable feelings those never experienced before — Man's genius
                    has indeed made it wonderful ﹏ wonderful in its architecture —
                    wonderful in its finish. The <emph rend="underline">touch</emph> of <emph
                        rend="wavlin underline">time</emph> on the Edifice enters your soul
                    ﹏and Death's trophies gathered from crowned heads, and the Kingdom's
                    Nobility <unclear>liing</unclear> buried about you, all conspire to fill the
                    mind with new emotions ﹏.</p>
                <p>On this morng. we entered at the <name type="place">Poet's corner</name> and
                    comd. looking for familiar names. There we found tablets on monuments to <name
                        type="author">Ben. Johnson</name> – <name type="author">Milton</name>
                    – <name type="author">Shakespare</name>, <name type="author"
                        >Goldsmith</name>, <name type="author">T. Cambell</name>, <name
                        type="author">R. Southy</name>, <name type="person">E. Spencer</name>
                    – [ink blot] <name type="author">Ge Draiton</name> – <name
                        type="author">Chauncer</name> — + many other Poets – also
                    of <name type="author">Lord Macauley the Historian</name> ﹏. <pb n="32"
                        rend="(32"/></p>
                <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-20"><emph
                    rend="underline">Westminister Abbie – May 20<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice>
                    </emph></date></fw>

                <p>The <name type="place">Abbie</name> is nearly opposite the <name type="place"
                        >Houses of Parliament</name> – which stand on the banks of <name
                        type="place">Thames River</name> – The old Abbie is said to have been
                    built in 604 by Sibert – king of the East Saxons – It appears this
                    Abbie was nearly destroyed when Edward the Confessor visited Rome and was
                    induced to build a Monastery in honor of St. Petre – which he did on the
                    spot of the old one or perhaps connecting it with the old one + dedicated
                    it in 1065 ﹏ on which day he was taken sick which, illness terminated his
                    life + in a few days his remains were deposited in the Chapel with great
                    pomp. There were seasons after this that it was suffered to go to partial ruin,
                    and then sovereigns would arise that would repair and add to its former beauty
                    ﹏. There are some 9 or 10 Chapels ﹏ where repose — the dead
                    from Edward the Confessor down for centuries ﹏ In the Chapel of Henry
                    7<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> I found a monument to "Mary <add place="supralinear">Stuart</add> Queen of
                    Scotts," erected by her son James I. when he came to the Throne – He
                    succeedid Queen Elizabeth who imprisoned "Mary Stuart Queen of Scotts for some
                    17 years + finally had her beheaded ﹏ in the <name type="place"
                        >Northhamptonshire</name>
                    <add place="supralinear">Feb. 8– 1587</add> from which James I. <del
                        rend="overstrike">brot.</del> had the remains privately brot. to the Abbie
                    under the superintendance of the Dean of Westminister. In the same Chapel <del
                        rend="overstrike">the</del> Royal Vault where are the remains of Charles II.
                    died 1685 – William III. Died 1702 + Mary his Consort who died 1694
                    – + Queen Anne 1714 – In the nave of the same chapel is another
                    Royal Vault where this Majestis George II. + Queen Caroline + several
                    of the Royal family.<pb n="33" rend="(33"/></p>
                <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-20"><name
                            type="touristSite">Westminister Abbie</name>
                    </date></fw>

                <p>Here too is the magnificent tomb of Henry 7<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> + Elizabeth his Queen
                    – the last of the House of York who wore the English Crown — Near
                    these is a monument to the Duke De Montpensier whose remains are beneath –
                    descended from the Kings of France 2 <hi rend="supralinear">d</hi> son of the
                    Duke of Orleans + Brother to Louis Phillip by whom the monument was erected
                    – Died 18<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> May –1807– aged 31. An Exile from his country
                    but recd. with Hospitality by the Eng. Nation" and allowed to rest in this
                    asylum for Kings." In the North Aisle of the same Chapel is a monument to Queen
                    [s over a line] Elizabeth erected by James I. her succesor – who died 1602
                    aged 70 – and who reigned 45 years — Queen Mary whose reign proceded
                    that of Quen Elizabeth is interred under the Same Monument – At the
                    farther End of this is a vault containing the remains of James I. + his
                    Queen Anne (Daug. of Fredk. II. of Denmark. James reigned over <name
                        type="place">Scotland</name>
                    <del rend="overstrike">59</del> many years + our Eng.22 as says the
                    guide– near hers is a vault containing what is supposed to be the bodies
                    of the Princes Henry V + Richard Duke of York (children smothered in the
                    Tower by their Uncle Richard III. After being hidden 19. yrs in the rubbish of
                    the tower stairs then recovered by Charles II. + deposited away the relics
                    of their predesessors —.<pb n="34" rend="34)"/></p>
                <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-20"><name
                            type="touristSite">Abbie</name> Continued </date></fw>

                <p><name type="touristSite">Chapel of St. Edward</name> is another of great interest
                    the shrine of St. Ed. stands in the centre of the Chapel + was erected by
                    Henry III. in 1269 – St. Ed. died 1065. Pope Alexander III. caused his
                    name to be placed in the catalogue of Saints. In this chapel are more Kings
                    + Queens restings then in any other – Here too are the
                                <!--artwork--><bibl><title><emph rend="underline">Coronation
                                Chairs</emph></title></bibl>. The most ancient of them is made to
                    enclose the stone <bibl><title>(<emph rend="underline">which is reported to be
                                <!--monument-->Jacob's Pillar</emph>)</title></bibl> brot. with
                    regalia from <name type="place">Scotland</name> by Edward I. offerid <emph
                        rend="underline">St.</emph> Edward's shrine after he had been successful in
                    several battles in <name type="place">Scotland</name> – In this chair all
                    the reigning sovereigns have been crowned since Edward I. The other chair was
                    made for Queen Mary II. <emph rend="underline">The</emph> Chair is taken out and
                    placed before the Altar behind which they now stand + covered with gold
                    tissue when the coronation takes place — After looking at these <emph
                        rend="underline">famous</emph> chairs the party with the
                        <unclear>verger</unclear> passed the other side of the shrine when all of a
                    sudden the <unclear>verger</unclear> turned back + exclaimed "I shd'nt have
                    thot.﹏ you wld. have done that the moment my eye was off from you"–
                        <emph rend="underline">I</emph> looked back + lo!!! there was <emph
                        rend="underline">
                        <name type="person" key="ebwdiaLMW"><emph rend="underline">my
                            Husband</emph></name>
                    </emph> just looking up the railing that enclosed the <bibl><title>coronation
                            chair</title></bibl>–He had been + taken a seat <add
                        place="supralinear">in it</add> tho. I imagine it was a <emph
                        rend="underline">short sitting</emph> ﹏ When we told our guide
                    outside of the <name type="touristSite">Abbie</name> he exclaimed almost with
                    horror that he did'nt suppose one in 10,000 did it.<pb n="35" rend="(35"/></p>
                <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-20">Continued
                    </date></fw>

                <p>In the North Aisle of the church are deposited the remains of Thomas F Buxton
                    + William Wilberforce ═ colaborors for the overthrow of slavery
                    in the British Dominians and they both lived to see it accomplished — To
                    each are seperate Monuments — That of Wilberforce is a <emph
                        rend="underline">statue</emph> of him on a pedas–tal –
                    expression of great peace –.<pb n="36" rend="36)"/></p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-22">May 22 <add place="supralinear">d</add>
                            <name type="place">Tunnel</name></date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>A clear cool morng. after going to <name type="orgBusiness">Holborn</name> about
                    clothes for <name type="person" key="ebwdiaLMW">Hus.</name> we took cab for
                        <name type="touristSite">London Bridge</name> where we went on little
                    Steamer which soon put us down in the vicinity of <name type="place"><emph
                            rend="underline">Thames Tunnel</emph></name> ﹏ Soon we were
                    making our descent by winding stairs – The opening or circle for the
                    stairs is quite roomy and light. There was some one below playing a French Horn
                    that dissipated what un pleasant feeling hung about the descent. The pictures I
                    have seen of it are very correct. <del rend="overwritten">in</del><del
                        rend="overstrike">the</del> The <name type="place">Tunnel</name> is lighted
                    with gas. There are two tunnels, but only one of them open + lighted. They
                    unite <emph rend="underline">wrapping</emph> on the north + <name
                        type="place">Rotherhithe</name> on the <name type="place">South of the
                        Thames</name> ﹏. It is only for foot passengers – Toll 1 penny.
                    It was comd. on the so. side in June 24". 1824 under Sir J. Burnst Engineer
                    ﹏ It was a work of great magnitude as well as danger. The work was
                    effected by means of a powerful apparatus of iron designated a "Shield" wh.
                    consisted of 12 great frames, lying close to each other; each frame 22 ft. high
                        <hi rend="superlinear"><emph rend="underline">+</emph></hi> 3 ft. wide;
                    each frame had 3 divisions, thus presenting 36 chambers or cells for the
                    workmen. Powerful as this was great danger attended the excavation from the
                    effect of the tides on some portion of the strata in the bed of the river
                    – By Apr. 30" 1827 the tunnel had advanced 400 ft. and with the double
                    archways was substantially completed in brickwork in 10 months. On May 18"/27
                    + in <unclear>Jay</unclear>
                    <del rend="overstrike">28</del> 1828 the River broke in + filled the tunnel
                    in less than 10 minutes, + the rush the water made caused so great a
                    current of air as to put out the lights +<pb n="37" rend="(37"/>
                    <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-22"><name
                                type="place"><unclear>Hampton</unclear> Court<hi rend="supralinear"
                                    >d</hi> Tunnel</name>
                        </date></fw> when 6 of the workmen were unable to extricate themselves
                    + were drowned – For some distance Mr Brummel (Jr.) struggled in
                    total darkness + the rush of the water carried him up the shaft this break
                    occurred 600 ft from the shaft, within 25ft. of the channel of the river –
                    leaving 700ft still to be executed — No less <add place="supralinear"
                        >than</add> 4000 tons of soil, principally clay in bags, were required to
                    fill the chasam. When the tunnel was cleared of the <add place="supralinear"
                        >water</add> then the structure was found in a sound state. From this time
                    the work was suspended 7 years when it was again<del rend="overstrike">st</del>
                    comd. + continued till completed and opened for foot passengers on March
                    25" 1843.</p>
                <p>Length of Tunnel 1200ft. – width 38 ft. 22ft. 6 inches in height ﹏
                    Total cost £ 468,000 or $2340,000</p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-24">24<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> May. </date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>Saturday we took <name type="person">guide (John Wittle)</name>and went by <name
                        type="orgTransport"><del rend="strike">Great South Rail</del></name> into
                        <name type="touristSite"><!-- is it a tourist site-->Houses of
                        Parliament</name>. It was open for the inspection of visitors and went thro.
                    the open rooms ﹏ I will only briefly notice them, and refer to the
                            <bibl><title>guide book</title></bibl> — The Building is
                    magnificent <add place="supralinear">in its</add> external<del rend="overstrike"
                        >ly</del> + internal structure + finish becoming the reason for
                    which it is founded. The Royal Gallery leading from the Queen's <emph
                        rend="underline">Robing Room</emph> to the House of Lords is 110ft long, 45
                    ft wide + 45ft high. On the opining of Parliment seats are raised on either
                    side of this room for <del rend="overstrike">ladies</del> the Public enter and
                    see the Queen as she passes thro. on to the Princes Chamber or as it is
                    otherwise called <pb n="38" rend="38)"/>
                    <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-24"><name
                                type="touristSite">Parliment Houses</name>. May 24 – 1862
                        </date></fw>
                    <name type="place">Victoria Hall</name> where some of the Lords are in waiting
                    to receive Her Majesty and aid her into the House of Lords— a is the
                    Robing Room B. is the <figure>
                        <!--<graphic xml:id="ebwdiaeur_fig2"/>-->
                        <figDesc>This drawing is rectangular and is about half the width of the
                            page. It is a diagram showing the royal gallery and how it connects the
                            Queen's Robing Room with the House of Lords. Eliza Wheaton writes the
                            letter "a" inside of a square room to the left of the Royal Gallery
                            representing the Robing Room. The letter "B" is written in a square room
                            to the right of the Royal Gallery representing the waiting hall or
                            Prince's chamber. The letter "C" is written upon a sky-view version
                            drawing of a half-moon representing the Throne which is right next to
                            the square room of "B". The letter "i" is written upon a drawing of the
                            "woolsack" which is the seat of the Lord High Chancellor, who presides
                            over the House of Lords marked "D". Also in the drawing are benches
                            drawn by small, short lines suggesting that the Lords sit in front of
                            and to the left of the Lord High Chancellor.</figDesc>
                    </figure> waiting hall or Princes Chamber –<emph rend="underline"
                        >C.</emph> is the <del rend="overstrike">the</del> Throne ﹏ which is
                    elevated by three steps covered with carpet of richest velvet– of bright
                    scarlet + the pattern composed of roses + lions alternately ﹏ A
                    gold cold. fringe borders the carpet. The canopy to the Throne is divided into
                    three compartments. The central one is much higher than the others, for Her
                    Majesty. That on her right hand is for the Prince of Wales and that on the left
                    is for the Prince Consort – Now forever vacated by him—The panneling
                        <del rend="overstrike">pa</del> back of this compartment is most exquisite
                    executed so is the state chair or throne for description see <bibl><title>guide
                            Bk.</title></bibl>
                    <emph rend="underline">i</emph> Is the woolsack – a seat for the Lord High
                    Chancellor who presides over the House of Lords (marked <emph rend="underline"
                        >"D"</emph> —.) Why it ever had that name I have not able to learn
                    — It is a seat <emph rend="underline">perhaps 16 in.</emph> high –
                    5ft long and 22 inches wide –stuffed + covered with <del
                        rend="overstrike">crimson</del> scarlet cloth — and in midway of the
                    seat in length + breadth is a little back elevated about 6 or 8 inches high
                    + 12 long —.</p>
                <p>Some of the Frescoing in the different rooms interested me very much ﹏
                    among wh. were <!--artwork--><bibl><title><name type="event">the Meeting of
                                Wellington </name></title></bibl>+ <bibl><title><name
                                type="event">Blucher at the battle of Waterloo</name></title></bibl>
                    — + the <bibl><title><name type="event">embarkation of <emph
                                    rend="underline">our</emph> Pilgrim fathers on board the <name
                                    type="orgTransport">May Flower</name></name></title></bibl>
                    — <pb n="39" rend="(39"/></p>
                <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-24">Hampton Court
                        — </date></fw>

                <p> 24 <choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> After a hasty look at the <name type="touristSite">Parliment
                        Houses</name>
                    <name type="person">John W<del rend="overstrike">h</del>ittle</name> guided us
                    to <name type="touristSite">Hampton Court Palace</name> – on the northern
                    bank of the <name type="place">Thames</name> – 12 miles west from <name
                        type="place">Hyde Park</name> —</p>
                <p>Cardinal Wolsey at the summit of his power conceived the idea of building this
                    palace which when completed he did not long enjoy, before he gave it to Henry 8"
                        <add place="supralinear">to save his head</add> who had become jealous of
                    such magnificence that surpassed Royalty — This <name type="touristSite"
                        >Palace</name> was erected in the 15<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> century –</p>
                <p>Henry 8" took posession of it –+ here began the weal +
                        <unclear>war</unclear> of Royalty in this Palace ﹏ the amount of the
                    latter we cannot well estimate ﹏ the guide speaks of Edward 6<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> being
                    born here 12<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> Oct 1537 and his Mother Jane Seymore (wife of Henry 8<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice>) only
                    survived his birth but a few days –. On the day of the marriage Henry
                    8<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> to Jane Seymore, Anne Bolynn His <add place="supralinear">2d</add> Queen
                    was executed at the Tower — Two other Queens at least Anne of Cleaves
                    4<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> wife + Catherine Howard 5<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> wife shared the same fate of Anne
                    Bolynn ﹏ He was a monster of cruelty ﹏ Edward 6<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> his son became
                    to the throne at the age of 9 + died at 16 – a youth of piety +
                    amiability ﹏ His cousin Jane Grey succeeded him + reigned 10 days
                    + there deposed and subsequently beheaded —<pb n="40" rend="40)"/>
                    <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-24"><name
                        type="touristSite">Hampton Court Palace</name> 24<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> May
                        </date></fw> Elizabeth being Queen this Palace was occupied by her and
                    exhibited scenes of great festivity as in the days of Henry 8<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> – James
                    I. and on to George 2 <add place="supralinear">d</add> the reigning Sovereigns
                    resided here – more or less – but George <add place="supralinear"
                        >2d</add> was the last to occupy it – It is now occupied by a "decayed
                    gentry" to some extent – about 500 persons here. But the state apartments
                    are as they formerly were for Exhibition, and I gained an idea of Royalty that I
                    had not, when entering the Palace. After ascending the stair case and noticing
                    the frescoing we entered the King's guard chamber 60 by 37 ft + 30 ft. in
                    height– the walls of wh. had some paintings and portions of them covd by
                    arms of various sorts arranged in figures – On leaving wh. we entered "the
                    Kings first Pres–<hi style="vertical-align:super;">ne͈</hi> ence Chamber then to "the Audience Chamber" <hi style="vertical-align:super;">ne͈</hi>
                    there to the King's Drawing Room – then to King Wm. 3<hi
                        rend="supralinear">d</hi> Bed Room – in wh. last is placed the state
                    bed – of Queen Charlotte <add place="supralinear">ceiling in fresco
                        represent night + morng.> </add> ﹏ <del rend="overstrike"
                        >and</del>
                    <add place="supralinear">There are</add> various articles of furniture suitable
                    for such a room beside being hung with Portraits of Charles II<hi
                        rend="supralinear">d</hi> court and other paintings —. + <hi style="vertical-align:super;">ne͈</hi>
                    where is a canopy <del rend="overstrike">represent one</del> which covered the
                    throne ﹏ There were in this + the other rooms massive Chandeliers
                    made of solid silver – which with the beautiful cut glass presented great
                    richness —. The furniture to considerable extent was left in the rooms
                    – all the walls coverd with paintings many <pb n="41" rend="(41)"/>
                    <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-24"><name
                                type="touristSite">Hampton Court</name> — </date></fw> of
                    which were from celebrated ancient Painters ﹏. <unclear>+ or
                        cross</unclear> From the King's Bed Room we entered the Kings Dressing Room
                    the ceiling of which as are all the others painted in fresco by <name
                        type="author">Verrio</name> — From this we enter the Kings waiting
                    closet – then to Queen Mary's closet from which we enter her Majesty's
                    Gallery – a room of large extent and containing some fine + very old
                    portraits –. From this we enter the Queen's Drawing Room – the walls
                    of which were hung with Paintings by <name type="author">West </name>. From Each
                    of these Rooms are most enchanting views of the grounds ﹏</p>
                <p>From the Queens Drawing Room we enter the Queens Audience Chamber — in
                    which Queen Mary's State Canopy of rich damask silk still remains —. The
                    walls covered with paintings + ceiling frescoed ﹏ From this we enter
                    the "Public dining Hall", where doubtless have been seated of greatest
                    festivities ﹏. The paintings here as I remember them were of less
                    interest than in the preceding rooms — From this "Ding. Hall we passed on
                    to "the <emph rend="underline">Prince</emph> of <emph rend="underline"
                        >Whales</emph> Presence Chamber" "to the Prince of Wales Drawing Room" to
                    the "Prince of Wales Bed room " – into the "Ante Room" to "the Queen's
                    Private Chapel" – then into the "Closet near the Chapel" opening into "the
                    Private Dining Room" in" wh. are now placed, the state Beds of King Wm. 3<hi
                        rend="supralinear">d</hi> + his Queen Mary: also the Bed used by King
                    George 2<hi rend="supralinear">d</hi> where he resided in this Palace".<pb
                        n="42" rend="42)"/></p>
                <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-24"> 24 <choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> May
                        – <name type="touristSite">Hampton Court Palace</name> —
                    </date></fw>

                <p>From the Private Ding. Room we pass into a closet opening into the <emph
                        rend="underline">Queens Private Chamber</emph> – then to the <emph
                        rend="underline">King's Private Dressing Room</emph>, which was hung with
                    tapestry, representing the <name type="event">Battle of Solebay</name>. Here
                    also were fine Old Dlf Vases brot. to Eng. by Wm 3<hi rend="supralinear">d</hi>
                    In the centre of the room is a very fine Marble Bust of a Negro, supposed to be
                    a favorite servant of his Majesty <add place="supralinear">the</add> walls
                    covered with paintings as <emph rend="underline">are all the</emph> rooms "thro.
                    wh. we have passed — From this we enter <emph rend="underline"> George 2
                            <hi rend="supralinear">d's</hi> private chamber</emph>– from which
                    passing thro. a closet we enter a large room containing <bibl><title>"Cartoons
                            by <name type="author">Raphel</name>"</title></bibl> designed about the
                    year 1520 according to the Orders of Pope Leo.X. and are a sires of subjects
                    taken from the life of our Savior + the Acts of the apostles — They
                    were sent to the famous Manufactory Arras (Flanders to be copied into Tapestry
                    in her <unclear>sets</unclear> – one to decorate the Vatican + the
                    other a present to Henry 8". "They cost between 60 + 70 thousand crowns
                    of gold." They are very large — The 1rst represents <bibl><title>Death of
                                <unclear>Amania*</unclear></title></bibl> 2<hi rend="supralinear"
                        >d</hi>
                    <bibl><title>"Elymas the Sorcerer"</title></bibl>. 3 <hi rend="supralinear"
                        >d</hi><bibl><title> "<unclear>Petre</unclear>
                        </title></bibl>+ <bibl><title>John at the Beautiful
                            Gate</title></bibl>." 4<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> <bibl><title> "Miraculous Draft of
                        fishes</title></bibl>." 5<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> <bibl><title>"Paul + Barnabas at
                            Lystra"</title></bibl> 6<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> <bibl><title>Paul preaching at Athens
                            </title></bibl>– 7<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> <bibl><title>"Christ's Charge to
                            Peter."</title></bibl> The seven cover the Walls of large Room +
                    are gazed upon with intense interest by Artists — They <add
                        place="supralinear">are</add> painted on sheets of paper presenting the
                    appearance of one large sheet –.</p>
                <p>From this we pass into an "Ante Room" to "the Portrait Gallery" on to "the
                    Queen's Stair Case" thro. <pb n="43" rend="(43"/>
                    <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-24"> –
                            Continued </date></fw> to the Queen's Guard Chamber – thro. an
                    Ante═ Room to "the Queen's Presence Chamber" to the "Great Hall" a
                    splendid gothic Hall, designed by Wolsey + finished by Henry 8" –
                    It is 106ft. long – 40 ft. wide + sixty feet high –. The roof
                    is very elaborately carved + <del rend="overstrike">hung</del> richly
                    decorated with arms + badges of Henry 8" –. This was finished when
                    Ann Boleyn was in the height of favor ﹏ It was used as a Theatre during
                    the reigns of Elizabeth + James I. also by Georg <hi rend="supralinear"
                        >–d</hi> it was filled up and used as a Theatre + <unclear>hw
                        were</unclear>
                    <add place="supralinear">first</add> acted some of <name type="author"
                        >Shakespeare's</name> plays — During the reign of George 4<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> the
                    Parish of Hampton obtained per–mission to fit it up for divine Service
                    during the rebuilding of their church –</p>
                <p>These <emph rend="underline">high</emph> walls are covered with fine specimen of
                    Arras tapestry in 8 compartments The 1.<add place="supralinear">st</add>
                            represents<bibl><title> "God appearing to Abraham,"</title></bibl> 2<hi
                        rend="supralinear">d</hi><bibl><title>"Birth of Isaac."</title></bibl> 3<hi
                        rend="supralinear">d</hi>
                    <bibl><title>Abraham sending his servant to seek a wife for
                        Isaac–"</title></bibl> 4<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> <bibl><title>Egyptians sending away
                            Abram. + Sar. with Gifts </title></bibl> – 5<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice>
                            <bibl><title>Abram. entertaining three Angels</title></bibl> –
                    6<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> <bibl><title>Abram. purchasing the care of Mac–pelah</title></bibl>
                    – 7" <bibl><title>Abram. + Lot parting </title></bibl>—
                    8" <bibl><title>Abram. offe. up Isaac</title></bibl>. At the End of this Hall
                    is the "With Drawing Room" which is also hung with tapestry + pictures
                    making it a place of interest — This closes the tour of apartments open to
                    the Public + we return + descend to the court from which opens the
                    Gardens – which with the wil–derness and Palace are 3 mls. in extent
                    – The Palace covers 8 acres ﹏. The grounds are very <emph
                        rend="underline">beautiful</emph> —<pb n="44" rend="44)"/></p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="medium" when="1862-05-24"><name type="touristSite">Kew
                                Gardens</name> +c. </date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>We saw the the famous
                    <!--I feel this needs to be tagged but I don't know as what-->Blk. Hamburgh
                    grape vine that last season bore 1400 lbs grapes + some seasons has borne
                    2500 bunches — After strolling about the grounds we past out to <name
                        type="touristSite">Bushy Park</name> opposite + took omnibus for <name
                        type="touristSite">Kew Gardens</name> in <name type="place">Richmond</name>
                    – which we found very interesting – but we had attempted too much
                    for one day and the green Houses were closed before we entered them. Near one of
                    them we saw <name type="person">"Mary Princess of Cambridge"</name> walking
                    – She is about 30 yrs of age I shd. think – a fleshy wholesome
                    looking lady — She is sister to the <name type="person">Duke of
                        Cambridge</name> who resides in London – She + her Mother <del
                        rend="overwritten">we</del>
                    <add place="overwritten">the</add>
                    <name type="person">Duchess of Cambridge</name> reside near the Gardens ﹏
                    Shis is cousin to the <name type="person">Queen, Victoria</name>. ﹏ This
                    was saturday Eve. and we returned by R.R. a thoroughly tired party. </p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-25">25<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice></date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p> we went to hear <name type="person">Mr. Spurgeon</name> – It is a rich
                    priviledge to hear him – Text Deut. 32–9–Lam. 3ḏ
                    –24. Eve. we went to Trevor Chapel to hear <name type="person">Mr Staturn
                        (Epis)</name> a handsome and apparently a vain man. </p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-27">27<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice></date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>arrived letters from <name type="person">Martha</name> + <name type="person"
                        >George</name> – bringing joyful news of Victories ﹏ but of her
                    health + that of some of the neighbors it is sad – she has raised
                    blood + <name type="person">Mr West</name> + <name type="person">Mr
                        Hunt</name> are quite low –. Poor <name type="person">Mrs Story</name>
                    too, is even a greater sufferer then when we left home.</p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-28">28<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice></date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p> We went to <name type="touristSite">Madam Tussaud's Rooms</name>– filled
                    with life like wax figures — <title>The Guide Bk.</title><pb n="45"
                        rend="(45"/>
                    <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-28"><name
                                type="touristSite">Mad. Tussaud's Rooms.</name>
                        </date></fw> will do more justice to them then I possibly can — I
                    enjoyed them exceedingly — Saw many pieces of furniture, articles of
                    toilet + of Dress, Carriages +c. that were Napoleon 1rst – There
                    was his war coach in which he went to <name type="place">Russia</name>, and to
                    the <name type="event">Battle of Waterloo</name> when it was taken by Wellington
                    – It had every imaginable convenience — A place for Sleeping on
                    small cot– for eating + writing – It was <add
                        place="supralinear">no</add> larger then many of English Nobility use
                    – There too was the coach he used at the time of his coronation, both of
                    which I took seats in ﹏ There was another he used at <name type="place"
                        >St. Helena</name>+ which was the last one he ever rode in
                    ﹏.</p>
            </div>
            <div type="entry">
                <opener>
                    <dateline>
                        <date cert="high" when="1862-05-29">29<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> Thursday </date>
                    </dateline>
                </opener>
                <p>we went out by <name type="orgTransport">Great West. R.</name> to <name
                        type="place">Windsor Castle</name> ﹏ 22 mls. from <name type="place"
                        >London</name> + 14 miles from <name type="touristSite">Hampton Court
                        Palace</name>. It was an unforable* day for us – notice having
                    appeared in the papers that it would be the last day for the Palace to be
                    opened, as Her Majesty was expected to return from <name type="place"
                        >Balmoral</name> on the following day — Consequently, multitudes of
                    strangers in London like ourselves, were intent on improving this opportunity
                    for visiting it <del rend="overstrike">the Palace</del>, it being the home of
                    the <name type="person">Queen</name>, usually from Oct. to February. I am fully
                    unprepared to give a <emph rend="underline">just</emph> account or description
                    of the Castle for two reasons — one <add place="supralinear">reason,</add>
                    there was such a croud that<pb n="46" rend="46)"/>
                    <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-29"><name
                                type="place">Windsor Castle</name> – May 29<emph
                                rend="underline">"</emph>
                        </date></fw> we could not get a good view of the rooms and the Guide seemed
                    in a hurry somewhat, to take us from our room to another, tho. he was
                    exceedingly courteous, and ready to answer questions – but with these
                    disadvantages I did not take time to look at the different views from <del
                        rend="overstrike">the</del> several rooms as I now wish I had — But
                    from those I did look from, they opened into the court + presented nothing
                    but stow <del rend="overstrike">for</del><unclear reason="overwritten"><add
                            place="overwritten">traverse</add></unclear> and battlements
                    ﹏</p>
                <p>The second reason why I cannot do justice to the description is that I saw it
                    under great dissappointment ﹏ I had no thot. of seeing <emph
                        rend="underline">a Castle</emph> – True it was called so, but then I
                    supposed it was not – but a Palace of great beauty with extensive Parks
                    + lawns with flocks resting upon them, as about <name type="touristSite"
                        >Buckingham Palace</name> – all bespeaking repose and beauty —
                    But instead of that, the gray towers with its strong battlements loomed up
                    before me bespeaking any thing but peace in its erection ﹏ or even in its
                    present posession, as two Regiments of soldiers are stationed about the Castle,
                    tho. only a small portion are visible (from any one point) to act as Sentinels
                    ﹏. But as I entered the enclosure I could not divest myself of the <pb
                        n="47" rend="(47"/> feeling that we were in <add place="supralinear">a</add>
                    Fortress, and tha<del rend="overstrike">t</del> the Queen might live there it
                    seemed more like a <emph rend="underline">prisoner</emph> than a Queen –
                    who was thus guarded ﹏. There was the mounted cannon – and the
                    embrazures + <del rend="overstrike">under</del>
                    <add place="supralinear">over</add> George 4<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice>'s Gateway were apertures for
                    pouring down melted lead on the besieging enemy.</p>
                <p>The fortress <add place="supralinear">or castle</add> was commenced by William
                    the Conqueror soon after he usurped the throne, he regarding it us a favorable
                    position for military defence ﹏ subsequent Kings enlarged, strengthened
                    + beautified it till it has become the massive pile it is ﹏. Our
                    guide tell <handShift rend="pencil"/>s<handShift rend="regular"/> us that it has
                    been a favorite residence with the sovereigns.</p>
                <p>We approached the door that led to the state apartments when our gent
                    –deliverd up the Ticket of Admission + recording his name we passed
                    on to "Queen's Audience Chamber" where a gentlemenly guide was awaiting us
                    + explained the pictures — The ceiling was in fresco by <name
                        type="author">Verrio</name> and the walls were decorated with the finest
                    specimens of Goblin <handShift rend="pencil"/><add place="supralinear"
                        >Holbein?</add><handShift rend="regular"/> Tapestry <del
                        rend="double strike">up</del>—. Queen Esther + Mordecai
                    ═ also several Portraits. From this room we passed into the vandyck
                    Room, formerly called the Ball Room – The room is embellished by paintings
                    from this artist – Van dyck— From this we passed on to the <del
                        rend="overstrike">State ante Room</del> – Queen's Drawing Room where
                    are Paintings by <name type="author">Luccareli</name>– the finest
                    specimens of this great master —<pb n="48" rend="48)"/>
                    <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-29"><name
                                type="place">Windsor Castle</name> — </date></fw> The hangings
                        <add place="supralinear">are</add> of crimson silk damask upon wh. are
                    displayed the Royal Arms of <emph rend="underline">Wm</emph>. 4" + Queen
                    Adelaide – From this we entered the State Ante Room. Ceiling frescoed by
                        <name type="author">Verrio</name>– several pieces of Tapestry on the
                    Walls– + carvings in wood by <name type="author">Grimling
                        Gibbons</name> of Fish,game, Flowers, fruit +c In the Recess over the
                    chimney piece is a painting on Glass of George III. in his coronation robes. by
                        <add place="supralinear">Josh</add>Reynolds–</p>
                <p>Thence to the Grand Stair Case – on to the Grand vestibule 47 ft.long 28
                    ft. wide + 45 ft. <del rend="overstrike">wide</del> high – in wh.
                    were suits of armour and various military articles – also a curiously
                    trained root or vine supposed to be rosetree from China ﹏ From this we
                    passed to the Waterloo Chamber or Grand Dining room – 98 ft. long 45 ft.
                    high + 47 ft. broad – which is the Depository for the portraits of
                    eminent men– soveriegns, military commanders who were connected with <name
                        type="event">Battle of Waterloo</name> — In this room King Wm. 4<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice>
                    gave dinners in honor of the <name type="event">Waterloo Victory</name> –
                    + here too he was laid in State – The Paintings are nearly all by
                        <name type="author">Sir Thomas Laurence</name> –</p>
                <p>From this we passed to the "<emph rend="underline">Presence Chamber</emph>" or
                    Grand Reception Room — wh. is 90 ft. long 33 ft. high 34 ft. broad –
                    A Magnificent Gothic window, filled with plate glass, forms almost the entire
                    north end – of the room opening on the park + adjacent county (as the
                    guide says) – but wh. I did not look at – from the crowd +
                    hurry ﹏ + desire to see what was within – The furniture is
                    splendid – solidly <del rend="overstrike">grandt</del><add
                        place="supralinear">gilt</add> + covered with crimson damask – 4
                    exceedingly rich chandeliers are suspended – composed <unclear>or–
                        molic</unclear> – interspersed with cutglass, branches + pendants
                    — The walls are hung – with fine specimens of <bibl><title>Gobelin
                            Tapestry </title></bibl>— <bibl><title>The history of Jason +
                            the ["Golden"inserted b/c of hole] fleece </title></bibl>— <pb
                        n="49" rend="49"/>
                    <emph rend="underline">"</emph>"/></p>
                <fw type="header" place="top"><date cert="high" when="1862-05-29"><handShift
                            new="#ebwdiaMC_hand"/>s <handShift rend="pencil"/>Here –
                            Tufle<handShift rend="regular"/>
                        <handShift new="#ebwdiaMC_hand"/>s <name type="place">Windsor Castle</name>
                        – </date></fw>

                <p>From the Presence Chamber – we came to <name type="touristSite">St.
                        George's</name>, The <emph rend="underline">Grand Banqueting Hall</emph>,
                    200 ft. long, 34 ft. broad + 32 ft. high ﹏ Its dimensions are
                    princely and the doors, windows +c are finished in oak – There are 13
                    windows interspersed between wh. <add place="supralinear">on the walls</add> are
                    armorial bearings of all the Knight of the Garter from the institution of the
                    Order down to the present time – an elapse of 500 years – On the
                    opposite side from the windows are Portraits of the <del rend="overstrike"
                        >last</del> eleven soveriegns of England beginning at James I. +
                    extending to George 4<choice><orig>"</orig><reg>th</reg></choice> —At the Eastern end of the Hall is the Music
                    Gallery – beneath which is the soveriegns throne the ascent to wh. is by
                    Oak steps – The furniture is of oak covered with scarlet plush – The
                    chair of State is also of oak richly carved, in style similar to the coronation
                    chair at <name type="touristSite">Westminster Abbie</name>.</p>
                <p>The <emph rend="underline">Guard Chamber</emph> is 78 ft. long 21 feet wide, <add
                        place="supralinear">. at 1 front end to the other</add>
                    <del rend="overstrike">one</del> end, 26 ft. <del rend="overstrike">at the
                        other</del> + 31 ft. high. This room was filled <add
                        place="supralinear">with</add> the usual weapons of war, armours +c
                    +c — Also several busts – among wh. was one of the Duke of
                    Wellington – one of Lord Nelson. The beautiful silver shield inlaid with
                    gold presented by Francis of France to Henry 8" wh. revolves on a pivot over
                    the chimney piece – is now exhibition at the <name type="touristSite"
                        >World's Fair</name> here in the City ﹏.</p>
                <p>From there we went to <add place="supralinear">the "</add> Queen's Presence
                    Chamber ﹏ The Frescoing is beautiful and the walls are hung with 4
                    splendid specimens of <bibl><title>Gobelin Tapestry</title></bibl>. being a
                    continuation of the History of Queen Esther + Mordecai —</p>
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                        <name type="place">Windsor Castle</name> — </date></fw>

                <p>It would seem the room was filled up in the reign of Charles II – +
                    for his Queen Catherine ﹏ There are several portraits – some of
                    them full length.</p>
                <p>From these state apartments we descended to the yard, and then ascended the Round
                    Tower – from the summit of wh. you can overlook the surrounding country
                    ﹏. It is very fine ﹏ <name type="orgSchool">Eton College</name> is
                    but a little way off – less than a mile I shd. think from the Castle
                    –. Here the nobility have educated their sons –.</p>
                <p>Our guide pointed out to us a little house wh. he said was the birth place of Wm.
                    Penn founder of <name type="place">Pensylvania U.S.A.</name> ﹏. How
                    correct he was I cannot say. – From this survey we went to <name
                        type="touristSite">St. Georges Chapel</name> where in our part we found the
                    remains of the lamented Princess Charlotte – A beautiful monument was
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                <p><name type="person">David E. Holman</name> with <name type="person"
                        key="ebwdiaLMW">Hus.</name> and myself left our rooms 72 Sloan St. <name
                        type="place">London</name> for <name type="orgTransport">London Bridge
                        Station</name> + took Tickets for Paris – There was a great rush
                    of people, but we succeeded in getting into 1rst Class Car for <name
                        type="place">Folkstown</name>
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                    <handShift rend="regular"/> – I prepared myself on the floor of cabin
                    before the steamer left her moorings – as the sight of piles of white
                    basons admonished me wht. I might expect – As soon as we steamed off the
                    stomachs of those who were up– began in great numbers to show them disgust
                    at Neptune's mode of procedure. One after another was led to Cabin and
                    prostrated on the floor and were very sick – But I lay quiet and when the
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                    defeated them at <name type="event">Trafalgar</name>– a mile from the town
                    is a Colonial to Nap commenting <del rend="overwritten">this</del><add
                        place="supralinear"><del rend="overstrike">of the</del></add> Event –
                    began by his soldi in 1804 the first stone being laind by Marshal soult –
                    but <add place="supralinear">but</add> was discontinued by the withdrawal of the
                    troops – + Under Louis 18" it was resumed to Commemorate the
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                        <add place="superlinears">1830</add></name> it was determined to make it the
                    monument first designed – + 1841 was dedicated as a monument to Nap.
                    + a bronze statue of him surmounts it – I think Nap. <emph
                        rend="underline">3</emph> was imprisoned here for his premature attempt to
                    take the throne in 1840. – </p>
                <p> our luggage was registerd + went thro. <add place="supralinear">to</add> P.
                    before Cus. House Officers examined it – we resumed our seats in the cars
                    + as I had prayed for traveling companins that cld. speak our language as
                    well as the French so <del rend="overstrike"> it they</del> came – a very
                    pleasant gent + lady – (Eng) – who went thro. to <name
                        type="orgTransport">P. A Paris Station</name> where we ard. at 8 1/2 Eve. we
                    found the superintendant spoke Eng. + helped us thro. the ordeal of getting
                    luggage thro. Custom H. Off. + put us into cab for the <name
                        type="orgBusiness">Hotel d'Lille + d Albion</name> – It was a
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                    Eve. On arg. at our Hotel we found a waiter that spoke <pb n="52"/>
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                        >Tuilires</name> with <name type="touristSite">Champ Elysees</name> the
                    grounds are exceedingly beautiful – gardens of flowers– open
                    promenades bordered with orange + other shrubs by alternating with the
                    fully shaded groves tht. wld. seat thousands – in comfortable chairs that.
                    are bt for 2 or 3 sons – In <name type="touristSite">Place de la
                        Concorde</name>
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                        <name type="place">Egypt</name> wh. is one of two Obelisks tht. stood before
                    the <name type="place">Temple of Thebes</name> when they were erected 1550 <add
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                    viceroy of <name type="place">Egypt</name>, to the French govt. in consideration
                    of <del rend="overstrike"> crn.</del> favor shown to Egpt. Gov in forming
                    Arsenal + Naval Establishment in <name type="place">Alexandria</name>
                    – but only one was removed – This Obelisk is formed of the finest
                    red syenite, + coved on each side with hieroglyphics making 1600 characters
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                    Louis Phil. Perhaps there is nothing <add place="supralinear">to</add> equal
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                <p> Returg we went to <name type="orgLodging">Maurice Hotel</name> to look for
                    American Names,, but found none we knew – since learned tht other <name
                        type="person">Carpenters</name> family left this morng. for <name
                        type="place">Geneva</name> –. We were soon overtaken by a <name
                        type="person">Mr Smith</name> of <name type="place">U.S.A.</name> but now a
                    resident of <name type="place">Paris</name>, + Sexton to <name
                        type="orgChurch">American Chapel</name> – He accompanied us to <name
                        type="touristSite">Monroe's</name> where Americans record their names
                    –</p>
                <p> P.M. <name type="person" key="ebwdiaLMW">Hus.</name> + I went to</p>
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. 1862. April 15 " th Tuesday Morng.

We rose early and made our toilet preparatory to leaving home for Europe — After looking at drawers, closets, + memorandums to see all was safe we made our way to our Pastor's for breakfast where we had been invited. My appetite was nearly gone ﹏ The preceding 4 or 5 wks. had been full of care, and toil to me + I know not wht. I shd. have done had not my precious sister been with me during this time, relieving me in various ways ﹏. She was with us to the last and left with us for Boston this morng. after saying good bye to dear ones. Our devotions at Mrs Beane's were very touching ﹏ The 91.st. pslm was read and there was a sacred nearness in the promises I never felt before. The prayer was earnest and touching for our safety + protection ﹏.

On reaching Boston we met Bro. Willard at the depot whom I was very glad to see. We took rooms at the American Hotel. M. + W. came + called on us for an hour or so when the good bye kiss was given + they left for home.

Wednesday 16 " th Drizzly morng.

at 9, o'clk. we left in carriage for East Boston where we found the Steam Ship Niagara laying at her wharf taking in freight +c. Soon friends met us on board — among whom was Cousin Wm. Chapin + Saml. also Bro Judson Chapin, Missy Mitchell King, Carpenter, Church, Gorge Wild, Con. and Mr and Mrs Beane – The last two had but a few moments before the Bell called all to leave the ship who were not outward bound passengers ﹏ The last farewells had to be given — These last expressions of friendship touched my heart and with deep emotion I parted with them — God only knows whether ever to look on their faces again or no on Earth.

The Ship was loosed from her moorings and gracefully mooved fr om down the bay – but when a little distance out, she discharged two guns ﹏ Friends on shore and on ship were waving hankerchiefs — Our Norton friends we cld. discern in one group, and other friends a distance from them straining their eyes to catch the last look of recognition ﹏. Soon it was lost to each, and I went below to put on sea dress and prepare for that unwelcome Visitor Seasickness tho. I had hoped to keep him at bay by the use of Homeopathy — I hastened up to see the Harbor islands +c. At 12 we lunched then to upper deck to enjoy fresh air – About [Noon or Night?] N time we dropped our Harbor Pilot – and the Halifax Pilot took command — During the P.M. we saw 3 whales sporting on Top surface of the water not far from our ship ﹏ The P.M. was drizzly — then were introduced to a Mr Spaulding of Jamaica Plains a gent. of great worth and pleasing address ﹏ also to a Mr Burr – both Boston merchants going out to buy goods – most of the passengers were English residents from Canada ﹏ Many of them Eng. Officers of the Army —. A Mr Huddy, wife + daughter were on board from Phil d – to make a tour to Italy

a dangerous attempt for many a poor body – so it was for me – I had eaten but little when I ordered a cup of tea wh. proved one of the most disturbing things I cld. call for ﹏ I was obliged to have the table and no more return to it for some 11 days — I took my lounge in Stateroom thus had lower birth – + the upper one we made a depot for clothing, outer garments +c. I vomited some but by laying still and using Homeo. I did not vomit severely — Next morng. the wind was "rather stiff north western" and the ship rolled so much as to lead the Stewards to advise my keeping in bed wh. I did – I have failed to mention the deep repulsion I felt on going first into my stateroom – It seemed more like going into my tomb – But I soon lost that sepulchred feeling — Our Stateroom was one of the best in the Ship — Servants very kind, and every thing furnished we could expect but my appetite craved little ﹏ I had seasons of vomiting several times a day –

18" Friday 3 d day –

I was dressed and reached upper deck where the fresh air greatly revived me. I was there several hours — but on returning to cabin became sick again. While on deck saw a school of Porpoise – also Sea Gull followed our Ship ﹏ At 2 this morng. we reached Halifax where we stopped two hours to coal +c. Here we put off some 17 passengers and took on about the same – Hus. + Major Holman went ashore —

19 " th Saturday –

More weak but made desperate effort to get on deck ﹏ where I spent much of the day. Hus. has been obliged to succumb and come on to the diet list with me – David not sick at all –.

P.M. An Iceberg was discerned – at first like a faint cloud but as we passed on it became perfectly apparent to the naked Eye ﹏ It was supposed to be 60 ft high and about 6 mls. distant – It looked to me about 20 ft. high We re were approaching the great Banks – It was early to see icebergs – but field ice from the St. Laurence is oftened encountered but this we escaped ﹏ Sat. night was one of wakefulness to some who better knew our danger than I – Mr Spaulding told me days after that it was the only wakeful night to him – Fortunately the fog was not thick on the Banks

The Gulf Stream of wh. I have heard so much we passed North of as I understood –

20 " th Sab.

was clear but wind stronger – Hus. + I reached up. Deck for the day — had the little refreshment we took brot. to us there at mid day –. Religious exercises in Ding. Saloon, but we cld. not endure a closed room —. The Episcopal Service read by the Physician of the Ship —

There were several Eng. people from St. Louis going out to visit kindred and native land – Among them a Mr Daniel + Son + his two young Daughters — I think the name of the latter was Bette – One of the daughters had been a pupil of Miss Cragin in St. Louis – also a Mr Hoyt of Wisconsin – Com's to the Inter–Exhibition at London – Also a Mr Hunz T. Ropes of Liverpool – a resident there for 15 yrs – but a native of Salem Mass. a pleasant man –

21 st Monday –

wind strong – ship rolling so much as to make me sick to rise – Hus. also quite sick but I think reached the up. Deck — The guards were put on the tables ﹏ David said a goose was sliding here and a leg of mutton there – then a cup of coffee upset in his lap — But with all this there is a great amt. of eating done – and guzzling of wine, Brandy, + ale that would astonish temperance folks –

Breakfast at from 8 1/2 to 10 – Lunch at 12 at wh. hot soup, cold Meats bread + cheese +c are furnished + "Bottles" in abundance — At 4 Dinner – Soups first then fish – then all the variety of a River Bill of Fare ﹏ taking an hour and a half ﹏ Seats at table are secured by your cards being pinned on to the cloth as soon as you go on board the Ship ﹏ + those seats are yours all the times of day — But of all the labor to get to them! I never experienced the like – They pinch as much as possible to get room. The Servants surpass any I remember to have seen in their gentle polite + respectful manners – Every one on ship seems to know his place + keep it. Capt. Cook from Halifax to Queenstown landing commands his ship – and all is so quiet! – . + supper + Tea at 7 1/2 – supper at 9 on to 10 or 11 perhaps at wh. time I was told hot hearty dishes were often ordered and Eaten — It was amazing to me to know of the excessive Eating + drinking.

In the morng. porridge (as they call it) I shd. say oat meal mush is served to those who desire it – Eaten with sugar, syrup or more commonly with the those who are sick – milk – at noon gruel + leaf tea ﹏ Supper the oat meal mush again but I was so sick that a bowl of arrow root with a little drink milk in it was my breakfast – a bowl of leaf tea my dinner + Arrow for supper – This was my nutriment for much of the passage with occasional at baked greenings warm wh. were delicious I lost quite an amt. of flesh —.

22d Tuesday

Still growing rough – but as I was in State room all day yesterday I made great effort to get on Deck in the P.M. – Hus. got out before me + reached upper deck – by David's aid ﹏ when he came for me and helped me to lower deck where by holding on + by his help I staied half hour or so when I returned sick to my bed. Scarcily any one could walk straight but plunged from side to side ﹏

At Eve. The Wind rose to a gale and the night was fearful – Ship rolling so bad that my feet were often some inches higher than my head.

23 d Wednesday –

scarcely any abatement in the wind ﹏ waves very high, but all hurrying us on to our destined Port from 230 mlsto 266 per 24 hours —. very many sick – David still well – Hus. I think didn't go out of his room this day –. This ═ all written from recollection days after the passage – Sunset + Sunrising I would look for a change but none came – about night the wind would seem to increase in fury – and so thro. the night –, waves several times striking over the sides of the Ship ﹏ and a constant creaking of the joints – It seemed to me the ship must come to pieces — but I was told there was no apparent concern by the officers or crew, and the creaking was the inside work[k crossed out] not the frame of the ship ﹏.

24 " th Thursday ═

Still the storm of wind raging ﹏ Hus. succeeded in getting on to first Deck a few hours but I still in bed –. A Mr Kennedy from Glasgow Scotland broke his knee pan when on the upper deck, and was brot down helpless to his room – Fortunately he is going home —. At Eve. the winds seems higher than before —

25 " th Friday —

Last night was the most fearful of the 3 stormy nights ﹏ The seas that broke on to the ship were heavier — On this morng. about 2,O'clk. came with a fearful power on to the upper Deck over the wheel house ﹏ The smoke stack was marked with the salt water some 20 or 25 ft above upper deck — at the shipping* of this sea one of the sail burst from the strength of the wind and all together the sound was like that of a cannon on board ship — she tumbled a moment then mounted the waves and went on her way —.

When morng. came or rather in the forenoon the wind began to abate– and I am sure there was one grateful heart ﹏ P.M. I reached the upper Deck where I had not been since Sab. day –.

I could find none who sympathized with me in apprehending danger to the ship ﹏ The English have a confidence in one of Cunard's Steamers that seems to set aside the superintending providence of God – An English Lady from Toronto told me she did'nt think one up Cunards steamers could be wrecked at sea. She had'nt the slightest fear — The last officer in asking me of my health – replied to my inquiry if he did'nt call it a rough passage – said, "not so very rough but it was a a nasty ugly sea rolling the ship making all uncomfortable."

But during the Storm I had a good degree of quiet trust, and yet I longed for a more sensible nearness to Christ ﹏ for that perfect love that casts out fear.

26 " th Saturday ﹏

more quiet – we both on deck – P.M. I had some Ginger tea that revived me greatly and enabled me to go to tea from which I had been absent from 1st. day –

27 " th Sab.

more quiet, and mild – At Break–fast "Land in Sight" was the joyful news ﹏ It was the coast of Ireland. I sat in my room after attending religious exercises in the Cabin which I enjoyed very much ﹏ reading my bible + Swain Sermon on the ocean when the Major called for me to go on Deck – I did so and the view of the Irish coast was novelm and grand – a rockbound Coast surely —. Our ship was followed by seagulls soon after leaving Boston – To day the numbers had greatly increased and their calls for food were loud. We soon were able to see Huts and discern cultivated patches – During the day saw a Church very like our N.Eng. Churches. About 6,O'clk. We entered Queenstown Harbor Bay + even met by a little Steam Tug on wh. all the mails (except for Liverpool) were placed – also some 15 of our passengers + luggage – Some were hasting on to London + were to go to Cork then by Rail to Dublin – then cross over to Holy head and England + then by Rail to London getting in perhaps a day before us even had we hastened on –. This transfer of Mails +c. was very exciting – After it was over we went on deck to see a phosphorescent display in the water – the first we had seen ﹏ It was not very brilliant ﹏ after wh. went to the smoke stack and dried ourselves being wet from the hitting off steam in the Harbor — The chimney seemed very hot — and I felt sure they had put on all the steam they safely cld. to land before dark — I grew quite nervous — and going back to my room I examined the ship's Life Preservers to see wht. I cld. do with it in case of an emergency – It seemed to me of little use to me, it was so large — However I rummaged up some strong twinewith wh. to tie it on + inflated my own Life Preserver for the first time — and laid down and had considerable sleep –.

In the morng. 28 " th

We found we had been carried safely along, and had approached the coast of Wales. It was mild and the water still — A fog settled down wh. detained us very much – At Queenstown we took on an Irish Pilot – who with Capt Cook piloted the ship along – They sounded 28th of May often and blew the whistle + rang the Bell so not to run against any vessel – There is much danger in the fog of striking shipping or something else worse —.

After some hours the fog lifted and we were able to increase our speed – On the coast of Wales we took on a Welch Pilot into whose hands Capt. Cook resigned the ship ﹏ and if lost he would not be responsible ﹏. After approaching within 12 mls. of Liverpool we came to the bar and the tide being out we could not pass + had to wait 2 or 3 hours – before we could go over the bar. About 7 we reached the Harbor of Liverpool when were boarded by Custom H. Officers from a little Steam Tug ﹏ 3 of them – One with a plate of flour wh. he was stirring with water for pasta –. Another taking down the name of passenger + No. of parcels or trunks — while the 3d was looking into the trunks +c. Unless there was reason to suppose there was something wrong the examination was slight —. Reprints of English works, + sugars + tobacco calls for their greatest vigilance. This exammination wh. shd. have taken place at the bar while we were detained took two hours or more.

While this was going on I went down into the Cabin and watched our hand luggage.

Ard. at Liverpool

While then our unfortunate fellow passsenger was brot. out of his room by 3 men + laid on a lounge ﹏ when they prepared him for leaving the ship — Last Eve. at Quenstown his family were telegraphed at Glasgow 500 miles – They recv. it in the morng. and a son started by Rail immediately for Liverpool and reached there before we did + came at once on board to his venerable father's relief —. He was conveyed across the city on a litter – after being put in to the little Steam Tug with the rest of us + our luggage to go ashore — On landing we hurrided off for a carriage and after little delay took Cab (a 4 wheel carriage with one horse) for Angel's Hotel ﹏, having previously ordered our trunks +c to go there by Luggage Porter.

On entering the house we found it manned by women ﹏ tastefully dressed, modest in demeanor + intelligent ﹏ They assign the rooms, attend the bar, and in fact do all men do in our Hotels — The porters are men– so in the Coffee rooms there are only male attendants ﹏ who after breakfast are in full dress for dinner + Tea — Dress Coat – suit Black with white cravat —. The Lodging rooms are furnished with a cabinet for sickness – a luggage chain and curtains for the bed ﹏

29 " th May at Liverpool

At Eve. a servant comes in, draws the curtains around the bed so you may be. thoroughly poisoned by your own breathing ﹏ Of course, I undid what they did –.

Tuesday Morng.

tho. our feet were again on terra firma yet our heads were tossing and we felt any thing but bright ﹏ After breakfast we sallied out to see the objects of interest – St. Georges Hall was pointed out as one and the free museum as another. We directed our steps toward them, and after walking some distance we engnired our way and an Eng. Man says I recognize you as Americans — Allow me to show you St. George's Hall ﹏. We did so, and he added very much to the interest of the visit a and importing valuable information ﹏ The building is massive, grand + beautiful in its construction Before it lay 4 huge Lions ﹏ made of stone + rusting in their proud defiant posture on huge blocks of stone of same material.

Within are court rooms where some of their higher courts are held, also large and small concert rooms — The height + proportions are exceedingly magnificent ﹏ floors tessellated with marble — Massive pillars of Aberdeeshire Marble highly polished within the building ﹏. After gazing with admiration here we proceed ing ed to the Free Museum + Library ﹏ having parted with our Eng. Stranger ﹏ with many thanks for his courtesy ﹏.

On reaching the Museum we found it was not the day for the museum to be opened — The reading rooms were open and there we found many persons of both sexes pouring over the books they had taken from the library ﹏.

On ascertaining the fact of the rooms being closed we expressed regret, as we were Americans just ard. + wld. leave the next morng. On saying this – the attendant requested we shd. wait where we were – when he went to an officer + returned with the assurance that the rooms would be opened for us – After looking at the Library a youth was directed to take the Keys and pass on with us —

We were surprised to find a very extensive collection of natural curiosities of every description, including of the smaller animaly – Birds, fish +c +c — Then most beautiful coral – specimens – also beautiful aquarians ﹏.

P.M. We took carriage + with the Maj. rode some 8 or 10 mls. in pursuit of my lost Bag wh. was finally found and brot. to me.

30 " th May — From Liverpool to London.

About 10 A.M. we took seats in 1rst class cars for 35/ each﹏ and after locking us in the train set off – In a few moments we entered a tunnel 3 mls. long. the sensation in passing thro. it is very unpleasant —. But we soon opened on a beautiful country wh. quite charmed us — Our own country we left with the Storility of Winter upon it, and after crossing the cold, pitiless ocean to have such a landscape of verdun spread put before us, with beautiful herds of horned cattle and great numbers of sheep was truly delightful to us not yet fully recovered from Seasickness ﹏.

we passed thro. Stafford, Wolverhampton + Birmingham ﹏ on the Great North Western R. ﹏ The iron districts about Birmingham looked very desolate + smoky — We had 2 Ladies in the apartment with us. One nearly from Livrp. the other came in at Wolverhampton.

Ard. at Euston Station London about 6, o'clk. after David saw his Machine safely deposited we took Cab (4 wheels) for Wovets Hotel – Holborn –On arg. there found rooms all engaged save one for unoccupied for 2 nights –. This we took for more leisure to look up other quarters – David took room at Old Furnivals Inn alias on Bretts Hotel 139 Holborn — A few steps from our Hotel – We were pleased with the appearance of London﹏ the attendants waiting Maids have a little cap on the back of their heads — Those females at the Office or Bar, are dressed like ladies ﹏ refined and apparently virtuous. The male waiters dressed as described on pag. 13 ". I was at once presented with two letters from Lydia Fowler wh. had been awaiting my arrival ﹏

May 1.

So warm Ladies were dressed in light silks with lace capes and dress hats for the opening of the International Exibition at the West End of London called Kensington – Some 4 miles out — The first was held in 1851. Prince Albert (who had from the first felt great interest in establishing International Exhibitions) is greatly missed on this occasion ﹏ The Queen is at Balmoral Scotland with part of her family ﹏. During the day we (3) took "Bus" + rode down near Exhibition Rooms – We went into Kensington Museum, and look d about, and then returned, and looked for new rooms – which we took at Old Furnivals Inn + removed there that Eve.

Lydia + Mr Spaulding + Mr Huddy fr. Phil. called —.David went to Exeter Hall with Lydia + heard her Husband lecture.

2 d Friday

Hus. + I both unwell – Took little walks but not worth much.

London — National Gallery +c.

May 3 d﹏ American News this Morng. we have fire in our parlor for it is cold — Hus. called on Barning Brothers + Co. (his bankers) — in forenoon + David went to Vyse's to set up his Patent –. P.M. Hus. felt so unwell that he laid down – while D. + I went to National Gallery – to see the Paintings where we passed some 2 hours – Among the great number we find Correggio's Ecce Homo – cost £ 10,000 – Francia's Dead Christ , P. Perugino's Virgin + infant Christ — cost £ 4,000. + Paul Veronese's Magnificent, "Family of Darius at the feet of Alexander" ﹏ cost £ 14,000.

One room is devoted to "Turner the greatest Master of Lanscape Art" – It is surprising that he accomplished so much as was there Exhibited – + yet that did not begin to be the sum of his work – He was an English Artist + his remains are deposited in the crypt of St. Pauls ﹏. So are those of Benj West + other distinguished artists and many monuments to Naval + Military Heroes – I was glad to After seeing the paintings + returning to the St. we saw one of the Royal Carriages with rich bands of gold and the harnesses richly plated with gold ﹏ the coachman + the two footman on back seat were in black – Breeches+ Blk. stockings + gloves — with cocked hats + straight Blk. feathers + grey hair wigs — The Crown Prince of Prussia had just alighted 4 May — Sabbath day ﹏ and passed up to the Royal Academy where he had been invited to dine. We stood a few moments to see the nobility arrive + pass up the stairs – Their servants in Livery — some in scarlet breeches + white stockings. —

4 " th Sab.

We 3 went to hear Rev. Mr Spurgeon His text was Ep.3.10. I was much interest in his simple but powerful presentation of truth ﹏ to an audienc of 6000 persons — and when the all sang it was a sound unlike what I ever before heard – No Organ – P.M. Evg. we went to hear Rev Dr Cumin in Crown Court. His lecture was a review of the last eleven years showing the fulfilment of prophecy ﹏.

6 " th Tuesday

we 3 went to Luton + back at Eve – 32 mls. out – where a pop. of some 20,000 are mostly employed in one way or another in Strawḏ braid — At this place we found chalk formations 2 or 3 feet be – neath the surface of the earth. When they dug into an embankment it gave us a free view of it. By great Northern R.R. Station at Kings Cross.

7 " th

We set off early for Shorediditch station to go by rail to Woolwitch where an arsenal and Manufactory of Arms War Vessels +c. We passed thro. Spittalfields where there are many weavers of beautiful silks + velvets. 1862 – Woolwich — May 7 " th On reaching the Terminus of the R.R. we crossḏ the Thames River in a little Steam Tug. Just as we reached Woolwich it began to rain and we went to the "Royal Mortur Tavern" when my Hus. called for a parlor – They replied, do you wish to dine – He said to them wanted a parlor – It was 10, O'clk. perhaps here – They said they had no parlors but had dining rooms + aided us into one where I sat till toward one P.M. My gent. being out to see the soldiers and Japanese Ambassadors —

At this time the rain poured down and the Landlady came and said to me She shd. like to have me leave – She wanted her room for persons to eat in – + she cld. not afford to have persons sitting round. I told her we wished to pay her for the use of her room ﹏ That my gent. were then out + I hopeḏ wld. come soon – She waited a few moments + then came again and aided me into another eating room – I had sat there but a few minutes when she came with a man to eat there, bring a trumble of Ale along to drink – She repeated the request I shd. leave the room and aided me to a little back bedroom where she said I cld. be undisturbed. My heart was quite chickinesh + full but I kept apparently quiet and before long Mr. W. came and went to the Hostiss to pay her for her room but she 8 " th Thursday — St. Paul declined taking anything and we left in the rain falling most profusely — We could not get a carriage ﹏ after taking shelter awhile we reached the Ferry Boat + thence to Cars – + finally home to our joy having learned some new lessons — As we were at dinner Mr Spaulding called previously to leaving for France.

8 " th Thursday P.M.

We went to St. Paul's. The Choral Service was then being performed as we entered, and the sound as it reverberated from its high arches seemed as I have imagined the Heavenly strains might, to a soul just released from its clay tenenment — It sounded distant + ethereal – But as we approached the choir, the sound was more distinct – In the form of A Latin Cross ﹏

A sketch of St. Paul, the diagram is in the shape of a Latin cross. To the east she uses parallel lines of black dots encompassing the choir, and to the West the end of the cross is significantly longer; the parallel lines are solid with Nave written in between. The "south" part of the transept is towards the top of the page, and the "north" transept is directly opposite.
The cathedral from east to west is 500 ft long – Length of choir 165 ft. Breadth of Transept 250 ft. Height from 1rst floors to top of cross on Dome 352 [1/12] ft. As we stand in the Transept and look up to the Dome (inside) 340 ft, it i grand beyond the power of language to describe ﹏. If this is the work of man what is God! the great architect of the world + of man who is crushed before him like a moth – After religious exercises we went into the crypt ﹏ (the basement) and this was wonderful as is was the superstructure﹏ It is beside the light of some low windows, lighted St. Pauls Cathedral — May 8 " th with gas ﹏ and divided off by iron fences + guarded by locks .The objects of special interest were the mortal remains of Lord Nelson + the Duke of Wellington – ﹏. Lord Nelson is in a black marble sarcophagus. of black marble He died in battle at Trafalgar﹏ + his memory appears to be warmly cherished by the many statues erected to him ﹏ The Duke of Wellington's remains are in a Cornish Porphyry ﹏ Sarcophagus ﹏ They were first laid in a pine coffin made by his own carpenter at Wulmar his Marin residence – (I think)– then placed in a lead coffin of twice the usual thickness + this in a coffin of English Oak handsomely finished. The outer coffin or case was of solid Spanish Mahogany, covered with the richest crimson Genoa velvet. This case was elaborately panneled + wrought out emblematical of his achievements + honors ﹏. The central inscription plate is gilt and bears the following! "The Most High, Mighty, and Most Noble Prince Arthur, Duke + Marquis of Wellington, Marquis of Douro, Earl of Wellington, Viscount Wellington of Talavara and of Wellington, and Baron Douro of Wellesly, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honorable Order of the Bathe one of the Majesty's Most Honorable Privy Council, and Field – Marshall and Commander–in –Chief of Her Majesty's forces. Born 1rst May 1769: Died 14" September 1852." copied from guide book, and a Most Extraordinary inscription for mortal man it is.

As I stood beside him I could but think what a leveller death is ﹏ There I stood beside the Great Hero ﹏ + the worms no doubt have presumed to feed on his flesh – In his heart he may have been simple and childlike – but he was one Providence chose to workout for the kingdom great deliverance and thro. him to crush Napoleon ﹏ But a Biographer of him says that thro. him Europe enjoyed nearly 40, forty years of peace ﹏.

In this crypt are deposited many other distinguished persons — Among them are the remains of Sir Christopher Wren the + builder Archtect of St Paul ﹏ The first stone was laid June 21. 1675 service was first performed in it Dec.2.1697 ﹏ and the last stone on the summit of the lantern, was laid by the architect's son in 1710. The Edifice was thus finished in 35 years ﹏ standing on the spot where was a cathedral of the same name founded in the 7 " th Century – which was even longer than the present Edifice ﹏ 690 ft. In those ages it was used by Roman–Catholics ﹏ But in 1552 Nov. 1. the Reformation had penetrated England so far as at this time to have every vestige of Romanism put aside and the Book of Common Prayer used – Bishop Ridley preaching on the occasion: This old Edifice was destroyed in the Great fire of 1666. ﹏ The total cost of the present St. Paul's was £ 747, 954 ﹏ 2s-gd. But doubtless thousands of pounds more have since been expended ﹏

St. Pauls — May 8 " th – 1862 —

In the crypt are the remains of Turner + Benj West that I have before mentioned ﹏ — and in the walls of the Cathedral, in the choir aisles Transepts +c are numerous monuments + tablets to the Memory of English Heroes and one to the Philanthropist John Howard + to Bishop Hebar.

After looking at the monuments we ascended to the Whispering Gallery

Sunday May 11 " th

Morng. we went to hear Rev. Baptist Noel ﹏ Who is a Bapist in sect but one w Chh. of Eng. Minister + of high birth ﹏ But he ignored all the honors of the world and followed the teachings of God + of conscienc ﹏ His Chh. is small tho. well filled and very attentive listeners save the coughing that is very common in assemblies. Text Matt. 7 – 24 + after — I think I never heard so simple a Gospel sermon ﹏ yet well expressed.

P.M. We went to West Minister Abbi where "Rev. Lord John Thyme preached but we could hear but little ﹏ Will speak of the Abbie at my future visit.

12 " th Monday Eve.

Removed from "Old Furnivals" to 72 Sloane St. op. Cadogan Gardens where we had engaged "apartments" for us 3 ﹏ A. parlor Bedroom + dressing room on one floor for Hus. + self + Bedroom on upper floor for David.

Miss E. Symons is at the head of the establishment They have 5 families I am told – but I have not seen them – We eat in our parlor – order such food as we please + pay the bills with room rent ﹏ or if we choose to buy ourselves we do:

13 Tuesday –

I wrote 3 or 4 hours to Martha + left it on table with other letters Hus. + I had written ﹏ When we went down Town He picked them up to put them in the office – But on getting there he found he was minus the American letters – Search was made at home but no trace of it ﹏.

Wednesday 14 " th — May —

I have not felt so sad since leaving America. My heart was much stirred by writing home yesterday. My body is weak and I feel down spirited – I would love to bow with some of those dear sisters that I have been want to meet at a throne of grace. But I have bowed with no one since leaving Boston only in the public assembly ﹏ And O, what occasion for thanks–giving + praise for God's goodness and long. suffering, have we had to us as individuals!

Towards night Lydia called – Hus. + David out nearly all day ﹏ Eve. Mr + Mrs Muntz + Miss Parker called + spent the Eve.

16 " th Friday –

Hus. + I visited the TowerDavid was engaged + cld. not go with us –A warden in the Costume of Henri VIII"s guard conducts visitors about – It is one of the most interesting of Old London relics, and dates back at least to the Eleventh Century ﹏ The White Tower is in the centre of the enclosure – It measures 116 ft from North to So. 96 ft from East to West – Height 92 ft. external walls 15ft. in thickness – 4 towers on this – one at each corn [trails off] Beside the White T. there are 12 smaller Towers They were originally intended as a place of defence in times of attack by foreign foes – The White T. was fitted for a residence ﹏ religious and governmental purposes but was converted with the other towers into prisons for offending subjuicts ﹏ The most dreadful scenes have been enacted here. Tower — 16 " th May. The party in power seemed filled with Hellish rage, and for the slightest suspicions would arrest, condemn + execute Kings + Quens and Nobles in these Towers + Tower gards ﹏ In of them is supposed to have taken place the murder of the two Royal children of Edward 4 – by their Uncle Richard 3 d . There also Lady Jane Grey + her Husband suffered imprisonment + death — also Queen Anne Boleynn Wife of Henry 8" who had her beheaded + the following day took another Wife — Jane Seymore – He was a wretch of deepest dye —.

I saw the very block on which many of these victims rested their necks for decapitation and the very ax that did the work —. The Guide Book will give farther particulars ﹏ These Towers are now used as depositories of arms and ancient armour. The Steel Clad Kings in full size are mounted on their Steel Clad Horses — and all the variety of weapons used in ancient war–fare are found here –. It is strongly garrisoned — One of the Towers is used for the Crown Jewels –"The Collection is surmounted by the crown of the present beloved Queen Victoria The cap of purple velvet is enclosed in hoops of silver surmounted by a ball + cross all of which Tower – May 16 " th 1862 — are resplendent with diamonds. In the center of the cross is the "inestimable sapphire" + in front of the crown is the heart shaped ruby said to have been worn by the Black Prince." 2 ḏ Is St. Edward's crown made of Gold + Embellished with diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. 3ḏ Is the Prince of Wales Crown formed of pure gold + unadorned — The present Prince of Wales has not yet had it placed on his head –

4" The ancient Queen's Crown is used at Coronations for Queen Consort ﹏ which is rich

5" Is the Queen's Diadem . which was made for the Consort of James 2 d Marie D'Este. It is richly adorned with large diamonds + pearls. Beside these are several sceptres of beaten gold adorned with jewels. There too is St. Edward's staff of beaten gold 4 ft 7 inches long. It is carried before the King or Queen at coronation. There is also the pointless sword, Sword of Mercy – + the swords of Justice civil + Ecclesiastical – which are borne before the Sovereign at Coronation – There too were Coronation bracelets – the annoiting vessel + spoon all used at Coronation then beneath these crowns + sceptres is a Baptismal fount used at the Christening of the Royal children and a Massive Sacremental service all of solid gold used at the same August ceremony — beside several pieces I have not named"

17 " th May ﹏ Crystal Palace at Sydenham

On saturday we visited, with Mr + Mrs Muntz, Miss Parker + Mr + Mrs Henderson. Some 7 miles out of London – by Rail ﹏. The Palace so magnificent – filled with evrything that is beautiful in the fine arts Paintings, Music, Flowers, + Plants from evry part under Heaven (almost – and the spacious grounds ornamented with shrub + trees in bloom – and fount Sending up its pearly jets of water all combine to make it one of the most fairy like places I had ever conceived — It seemed paradisaical ﹏.

18 " th Sunday –

18" Sunday – we 3 went to St. Giles– cripple gate to worship ﹏ on our way there passing thro. Smithfield where John Rogers was burned at the stake ﹏ John Milton's remains rest under this Church. A few minintz walk from there brot. us to the Wesleyan Chapel where John Wesley preached – I sat in the chair he used in his study and went into the Pulpit where he preached with such power. Just back of the Chapel rest his remains under a Neat Monument –

Beside him lay the remains of Adam Clarke

and a few steps around the corner we found Whitfield's Chapel into which we went + into the Pulpit ﹏. In the corridor we found a fine original portrait of Whitfield [Whitefield]– He died in Newbury port –Mass + his remains rest in a vault under (Mr Stearns)(that was) a Church wh. has a Whis–pering Gallery in it. I saw them many years ago and took the skull in my hands – a liberty that should never be allowed with the sainted dead –. Opposite the Wesleyan Chapel is Bunhill field's Cemetery – Where rest the remains of John Bunyan Isaac Watts Mrs Wesley, (Mother of John + Charles) and Defoe. author of Robinson Crusoe – sometimes called Alexander Selkirk ﹏

On the following Wednesday we attended the consecration of a new monument to John Bunyan at Bunhill Fields – where Lord Thaftsbury presided + made an interesting speech ﹏ also Rev. Mr Spurgeon whom I like exceedingly ﹏.

19 " th Monday

Hus. + I visited Regents park ﹏ we were both very tired when we reached there and did not enjoy the Zoological Gardens as we should under other circumstances – + as we shd. had we not just been to Crystal Palace —.

20 " th Tuesday – Westminster Abbie

We visited this ancient structure entering at "Poet's Corner". Two weeks before this, we had entered it an opposite part while Divine Worship was being held, and the effect on my mind I can never tell ﹏ It is unlike St. Paul's – not less grand perhaps, but more of the beautiful and the awe inspiring, as the light dimly falls on you, from the stained glass windows, and you looked on the worshipping assembly, and hear the chanting of the choir with the heavy notes of the organs – and then cast your eye around the walls and notice the marble forms erect – as monuments to the departed but more especially as you gaze on numerous Effigies (forms of the dead full length, laid horizontally on tombs that contain the original) are you impressed with un utterable feelings those never experienced before — Man's genius has indeed made it wonderful ﹏ wonderful in its architecture — wonderful in its finish. The touch of time on the Edifice enters your soul ﹏and Death's trophies gathered from crowned heads, and the Kingdom's Nobility liing buried about you, all conspire to fill the mind with new emotions ﹏.

On this morng. we entered at the Poet's corner and comd. looking for familiar names. There we found tablets on monuments to Ben. JohnsonMiltonShakespare, Goldsmith, T. Cambell, R. Southy, E. Spencer – [ink blot] Ge DraitonChauncer — + many other Poets – also of Lord Macauley the Historian ﹏.

Westminister Abbie – May 20 " th

The Abbie is nearly opposite the Houses of Parliament – which stand on the banks of Thames River – The old Abbie is said to have been built in 604 by Sibert – king of the East Saxons – It appears this Abbie was nearly destroyed when Edward the Confessor visited Rome and was induced to build a Monastery in honor of St. Petre – which he did on the spot of the old one or perhaps connecting it with the old one + dedicated it in 1065 ﹏ on which day he was taken sick which, illness terminated his life + in a few days his remains were deposited in the Chapel with great pomp. There were seasons after this that it was suffered to go to partial ruin, and then sovereigns would arise that would repair and add to its former beauty ﹏. There are some 9 or 10 Chapels ﹏ where repose — the dead from Edward the Confessor down for centuries ﹏ In the Chapel of Henry 7 " th I found a monument to "Mary Stuart Queen of Scotts," erected by her son James I. when he came to the Throne – He succeedid Queen Elizabeth who imprisoned "Mary Stuart Queen of Scotts for some 17 years + finally had her beheaded ﹏ in the Northhamptonshire Feb. 8– 1587 from which James I. brot. had the remains privately brot. to the Abbie under the superintendance of the Dean of Westminister. In the same Chapel the Royal Vault where are the remains of Charles II. died 1685 – William III. Died 1702 + Mary his Consort who died 1694 – + Queen Anne 1714 – In the nave of the same chapel is another Royal Vault where this Majestis George II. + Queen Caroline + several of the Royal family.

Westminister Abbie

Here too is the magnificent tomb of Henry 7 " th + Elizabeth his Queen – the last of the House of York who wore the English Crown — Near these is a monument to the Duke De Montpensier whose remains are beneath – descended from the Kings of France 2 d son of the Duke of Orleans + Brother to Louis Phillip by whom the monument was erected – Died 18 " th May –1807– aged 31. An Exile from his country but recd. with Hospitality by the Eng. Nation" and allowed to rest in this asylum for Kings." In the North Aisle of the same Chapel is a monument to Queen [s over a line] Elizabeth erected by James I. her succesor – who died 1602 aged 70 – and who reigned 45 years — Queen Mary whose reign proceded that of Quen Elizabeth is interred under the Same Monument – At the farther End of this is a vault containing the remains of James I. + his Queen Anne (Daug. of Fredk. II. of Denmark. James reigned over Scotland 59 many years + our Eng.22 as says the guide– near hers is a vault containing what is supposed to be the bodies of the Princes Henry V + Richard Duke of York (children smothered in the Tower by their Uncle Richard III. After being hidden 19. yrs in the rubbish of the tower stairs then recovered by Charles II. + deposited away the relics of their predesessors —.

Abbie Continued

Chapel of St. Edward is another of great interest the shrine of St. Ed. stands in the centre of the Chapel + was erected by Henry III. in 1269 – St. Ed. died 1065. Pope Alexander III. caused his name to be placed in the catalogue of Saints. In this chapel are more Kings + Queens restings then in any other – Here too are the Coronation Chairs . The most ancient of them is made to enclose the stone (which is reported to be Jacob's Pillar) brot. with regalia from Scotland by Edward I. offerid St. Edward's shrine after he had been successful in several battles in Scotland – In this chair all the reigning sovereigns have been crowned since Edward I. The other chair was made for Queen Mary II. The Chair is taken out and placed before the Altar behind which they now stand + covered with gold tissue when the coronation takes place — After looking at these famous chairs the party with the verger passed the other side of the shrine when all of a sudden the verger turned back + exclaimed "I shd'nt have thot.﹏ you wld. have done that the moment my eye was off from you"– I looked back + lo!!! there was my Husband just looking up the railing that enclosed the coronation chair –He had been + taken a seat in it tho. I imagine it was a short sitting ﹏ When we told our guide outside of the Abbie he exclaimed almost with horror that he did'nt suppose one in 10,000 did it.

Continued

In the North Aisle of the church are deposited the remains of Thomas F Buxton + William Wilberforce ═ colaborors for the overthrow of slavery in the British Dominians and they both lived to see it accomplished — To each are seperate Monuments — That of Wilberforce is a statue of him on a pedas–tal – expression of great peace –.

May 22 d Tunnel

A clear cool morng. after going to Holborn about clothes for Hus. we took cab for London Bridge where we went on little Steamer which soon put us down in the vicinity of Thames Tunnel ﹏ Soon we were making our descent by winding stairs – The opening or circle for the stairs is quite roomy and light. There was some one below playing a French Horn that dissipated what un pleasant feeling hung about the descent. The pictures I have seen of it are very correct. inthe The Tunnel is lighted with gas. There are two tunnels, but only one of them open + lighted. They unite wrapping on the north + Rotherhithe on the South of the Thames ﹏. It is only for foot passengers – Toll 1 penny. It was comd. on the so. side in June 24". 1824 under Sir J. Burnst Engineer ﹏ It was a work of great magnitude as well as danger. The work was effected by means of a powerful apparatus of iron designated a "Shield" wh. consisted of 12 great frames, lying close to each other; each frame 22 ft. high + 3 ft. wide; each frame had 3 divisions, thus presenting 36 chambers or cells for the workmen. Powerful as this was great danger attended the excavation from the effect of the tides on some portion of the strata in the bed of the river – By Apr. 30" 1827 the tunnel had advanced 400 ft. and with the double archways was substantially completed in brickwork in 10 months. On May 18"/27 + in Jay 28 1828 the River broke in + filled the tunnel in less than 10 minutes, + the rush the water made caused so great a current of air as to put out the lights + Hampton Courtd Tunnel when 6 of the workmen were unable to extricate themselves + were drowned – For some distance Mr Brummel (Jr.) struggled in total darkness + the rush of the water carried him up the shaft this break occurred 600 ft from the shaft, within 25ft. of the channel of the river – leaving 700ft still to be executed — No less than 4000 tons of soil, principally clay in bags, were required to fill the chasam. When the tunnel was cleared of the water then the structure was found in a sound state. From this time the work was suspended 7 years when it was against comd. + continued till completed and opened for foot passengers on March 25" 1843.

Length of Tunnel 1200ft. – width 38 ft. 22ft. 6 inches in height ﹏ Total cost £ 468,000 or $2340,000

24 " th May.

Saturday we took guide (John Wittle)and went by Great South Rail into Houses of Parliament. It was open for the inspection of visitors and went thro. the open rooms ﹏ I will only briefly notice them, and refer to the guide book — The Building is magnificent in its externally + internal structure + finish becoming the reason for which it is founded. The Royal Gallery leading from the Queen's Robing Room to the House of Lords is 110ft long, 45 ft wide + 45ft high. On the opining of Parliment seats are raised on either side of this room for ladies the Public enter and see the Queen as she passes thro. on to the Princes Chamber or as it is otherwise called Parliment Houses. May 24 – 1862 Victoria Hall where some of the Lords are in waiting to receive Her Majesty and aid her into the House of Lords— a is the Robing Room B. is the

This drawing is rectangular and is about half the width of the page. It is a diagram showing the royal gallery and how it connects the Queen's Robing Room with the House of Lords. Eliza Wheaton writes the letter "a" inside of a square room to the left of the Royal Gallery representing the Robing Room. The letter "B" is written in a square room to the right of the Royal Gallery representing the waiting hall or Prince's chamber. The letter "C" is written upon a sky-view version drawing of a half-moon representing the Throne which is right next to the square room of "B". The letter "i" is written upon a drawing of the "woolsack" which is the seat of the Lord High Chancellor, who presides over the House of Lords marked "D". Also in the drawing are benches drawn by small, short lines suggesting that the Lords sit in front of and to the left of the Lord High Chancellor.
waiting hall or Princes Chamber –C. is the the Throne ﹏ which is elevated by three steps covered with carpet of richest velvet– of bright scarlet + the pattern composed of roses + lions alternately ﹏ A gold cold. fringe borders the carpet. The canopy to the Throne is divided into three compartments. The central one is much higher than the others, for Her Majesty. That on her right hand is for the Prince of Wales and that on the left is for the Prince Consort – Now forever vacated by him—The panneling pa back of this compartment is most exquisite executed so is the state chair or throne for description see guide Bk. i Is the woolsack – a seat for the Lord High Chancellor who presides over the House of Lords (marked "D" —.) Why it ever had that name I have not able to learn — It is a seat perhaps 16 in. high – 5ft long and 22 inches wide –stuffed + covered with crimson scarlet cloth — and in midway of the seat in length + breadth is a little back elevated about 6 or 8 inches high + 12 long —.

Some of the Frescoing in the different rooms interested me very much ﹏ among wh. were the Meeting of Wellington + Blucher at the battle of Waterloo — + the embarkation of our Pilgrim fathers on board the May Flower

Hampton Court —

24 " th After a hasty look at the Parliment Houses John Whittle guided us to Hampton Court Palace – on the northern bank of the Thames – 12 miles west from Hyde Park

Cardinal Wolsey at the summit of his power conceived the idea of building this palace which when completed he did not long enjoy, before he gave it to Henry 8" to save his head who had become jealous of such magnificence that surpassed Royalty — This Palace was erected in the 15 " th century –

Henry 8" took posession of it –+ here began the weal + war of Royalty in this Palace ﹏ the amount of the latter we cannot well estimate ﹏ the guide speaks of Edward 6 " th being born here 12 " th Oct 1537 and his Mother Jane Seymore (wife of Henry 8 " th ) only survived his birth but a few days –. On the day of the marriage Henry 8 " th to Jane Seymore, Anne Bolynn His 2d Queen was executed at the Tower — Two other Queens at least Anne of Cleaves 4 " th wife + Catherine Howard 5 " th wife shared the same fate of Anne Bolynn ﹏ He was a monster of cruelty ﹏ Edward 6 " th his son became to the throne at the age of 9 + died at 16 – a youth of piety + amiability ﹏ His cousin Jane Grey succeeded him + reigned 10 days + there deposed and subsequently beheaded — Hampton Court Palace 24 " th May Elizabeth being Queen this Palace was occupied by her and exhibited scenes of great festivity as in the days of Henry 8 " th – James I. and on to George 2 d the reigning Sovereigns resided here – more or less – but George 2d was the last to occupy it – It is now occupied by a "decayed gentry" to some extent – about 500 persons here. But the state apartments are as they formerly were for Exhibition, and I gained an idea of Royalty that I had not, when entering the Palace. After ascending the stair case and noticing the frescoing we entered the King's guard chamber 60 by 37 ft + 30 ft. in height– the walls of wh. had some paintings and portions of them covd by arms of various sorts arranged in figures – On leaving wh. we entered "the Kings first Pres–ne͈ ence Chamber then to "the Audience Chamber" ne͈ there to the King's Drawing Room – then to King Wm. 3d Bed Room – in wh. last is placed the state bed – of Queen Charlotte ceiling in fresco represent night + morng.> and There are various articles of furniture suitable for such a room beside being hung with Portraits of Charles IId court and other paintings —. + ne͈ where is a canopy represent one which covered the throne ﹏ There were in this + the other rooms massive Chandeliers made of solid silver – which with the beautiful cut glass presented great richness —. The furniture to considerable extent was left in the rooms – all the walls coverd with paintings many Hampton Court of which were from celebrated ancient Painters ﹏. + or cross From the King's Bed Room we entered the Kings Dressing Room the ceiling of which as are all the others painted in fresco by Verrio — From this we enter the Kings waiting closet – then to Queen Mary's closet from which we enter her Majesty's Gallery – a room of large extent and containing some fine + very old portraits –. From this we enter the Queen's Drawing Room – the walls of which were hung with Paintings by West . From Each of these Rooms are most enchanting views of the grounds ﹏

From the Queens Drawing Room we enter the Queens Audience Chamber — in which Queen Mary's State Canopy of rich damask silk still remains —. The walls covered with paintings + ceiling frescoed ﹏ From this we enter the "Public dining Hall", where doubtless have been seated of greatest festivities ﹏. The paintings here as I remember them were of less interest than in the preceding rooms — From this "Ding. Hall we passed on to "the Prince of Whales Presence Chamber" "to the Prince of Wales Drawing Room" to the "Prince of Wales Bed room " – into the "Ante Room" to "the Queen's Private Chapel" – then into the "Closet near the Chapel" opening into "the Private Dining Room" in" wh. are now placed, the state Beds of King Wm. 3d + his Queen Mary: also the Bed used by King George 2d where he resided in this Palace".

24 " th May – Hampton Court Palace

From the Private Ding. Room we pass into a closet opening into the Queens Private Chamber – then to the King's Private Dressing Room, which was hung with tapestry, representing the Battle of Solebay. Here also were fine Old Dlf Vases brot. to Eng. by Wm 3d In the centre of the room is a very fine Marble Bust of a Negro, supposed to be a favorite servant of his Majesty the walls covered with paintings as are all the rooms "thro. wh. we have passed — From this we enter George 2 d's private chamber– from which passing thro. a closet we enter a large room containing "Cartoons by Raphel" designed about the year 1520 according to the Orders of Pope Leo.X. and are a sires of subjects taken from the life of our Savior + the Acts of the apostles — They were sent to the famous Manufactory Arras (Flanders to be copied into Tapestry in her sets – one to decorate the Vatican + the other a present to Henry 8". "They cost between 60 + 70 thousand crowns of gold." They are very large — The 1rst represents Death of Amania* 2d "Elymas the Sorcerer" . 3 d "Petre + John at the Beautiful Gate ." 4 " th "Miraculous Draft of fishes ." 5 " th "Paul + Barnabas at Lystra" 6 " th Paul preaching at Athens – 7 " th "Christ's Charge to Peter." The seven cover the Walls of large Room + are gazed upon with intense interest by Artists — They are painted on sheets of paper presenting the appearance of one large sheet –.

From this we pass into an "Ante Room" to "the Portrait Gallery" on to "the Queen's Stair Case" thro. – Continued to the Queen's Guard Chamber – thro. an Ante═ Room to "the Queen's Presence Chamber" to the "Great Hall" a splendid gothic Hall, designed by Wolsey + finished by Henry 8" – It is 106ft. long – 40 ft. wide + sixty feet high –. The roof is very elaborately carved + hung richly decorated with arms + badges of Henry 8" –. This was finished when Ann Boleyn was in the height of favor ﹏ It was used as a Theatre during the reigns of Elizabeth + James I. also by Georg –d it was filled up and used as a Theatre + hw were first acted some of Shakespeare's plays — During the reign of George 4 " th the Parish of Hampton obtained per–mission to fit it up for divine Service during the rebuilding of their church –

These high walls are covered with fine specimen of Arras tapestry in 8 compartments The 1.st represents "God appearing to Abraham," 2d "Birth of Isaac." 3d Abraham sending his servant to seek a wife for Isaac–" 4 " th Egyptians sending away Abram. + Sar. with Gifts – 5 " th Abram. entertaining three Angels – 6 " th Abram. purchasing the care of Mac–pelah – 7" Abram. + Lot parting — 8" Abram. offe. up Isaac . At the End of this Hall is the "With Drawing Room" which is also hung with tapestry + pictures making it a place of interest — This closes the tour of apartments open to the Public + we return + descend to the court from which opens the Gardens – which with the wil–derness and Palace are 3 mls. in extent – The Palace covers 8 acres ﹏. The grounds are very beautiful

Kew Gardens +c.

We saw the the famous Blk. Hamburgh grape vine that last season bore 1400 lbs grapes + some seasons has borne 2500 bunches — After strolling about the grounds we past out to Bushy Park opposite + took omnibus for Kew Gardens in Richmond – which we found very interesting – but we had attempted too much for one day and the green Houses were closed before we entered them. Near one of them we saw "Mary Princess of Cambridge" walking – She is about 30 yrs of age I shd. think – a fleshy wholesome looking lady — She is sister to the Duke of Cambridge who resides in London – She + her Mother we the Duchess of Cambridge reside near the Gardens ﹏ Shis is cousin to the Queen, Victoria. ﹏ This was saturday Eve. and we returned by R.R. a thoroughly tired party.

25 " th

we went to hear Mr. Spurgeon – It is a rich priviledge to hear him – Text Deut. 32–9–Lam. 3ḏ –24. Eve. we went to Trevor Chapel to hear Mr Staturn (Epis) a handsome and apparently a vain man.

27 " th

arrived letters from Martha + George – bringing joyful news of Victories ﹏ but of her health + that of some of the neighbors it is sad – she has raised blood + Mr West + Mr Hunt are quite low –. Poor Mrs Story too, is even a greater sufferer then when we left home.

28 " th

We went to Madam Tussaud's Rooms– filled with life like wax figures — The Guide Bk. Mad. Tussaud's Rooms. will do more justice to them then I possibly can — I enjoyed them exceedingly — Saw many pieces of furniture, articles of toilet + of Dress, Carriages +c. that were Napoleon 1rst – There was his war coach in which he went to Russia, and to the Battle of Waterloo when it was taken by Wellington – It had every imaginable convenience — A place for Sleeping on small cot– for eating + writing – It was no larger then many of English Nobility use – There too was the coach he used at the time of his coronation, both of which I took seats in ﹏ There was another he used at St. Helena+ which was the last one he ever rode in ﹏.

29 " th Thursday

we went out by Great West. R. to Windsor Castle ﹏ 22 mls. from London + 14 miles from Hampton Court Palace. It was an unforable* day for us – notice having appeared in the papers that it would be the last day for the Palace to be opened, as Her Majesty was expected to return from Balmoral on the following day — Consequently, multitudes of strangers in London like ourselves, were intent on improving this opportunity for visiting it the Palace, it being the home of the Queen, usually from Oct. to February. I am fully unprepared to give a just account or description of the Castle for two reasons — one reason, there was such a croud that Windsor Castle – May 29" we could not get a good view of the rooms and the Guide seemed in a hurry somewhat, to take us from our room to another, tho. he was exceedingly courteous, and ready to answer questions – but with these disadvantages I did not take time to look at the different views from the several rooms as I now wish I had — But from those I did look from, they opened into the court + presented nothing but stow for traverse and battlements ﹏

The second reason why I cannot do justice to the description is that I saw it under great dissappointment ﹏ I had no thot. of seeing a Castle – True it was called so, but then I supposed it was not – but a Palace of great beauty with extensive Parks + lawns with flocks resting upon them, as about Buckingham Palace – all bespeaking repose and beauty — But instead of that, the gray towers with its strong battlements loomed up before me bespeaking any thing but peace in its erection ﹏ or even in its present posession, as two Regiments of soldiers are stationed about the Castle, tho. only a small portion are visible (from any one point) to act as Sentinels ﹏. But as I entered the enclosure I could not divest myself of the feeling that we were in a Fortress, and that the Queen might live there it seemed more like a prisoner than a Queen – who was thus guarded ﹏. There was the mounted cannon – and the embrazures + under over George 4 " th 's Gateway were apertures for pouring down melted lead on the besieging enemy.

The fortress or castle was commenced by William the Conqueror soon after he usurped the throne, he regarding it us a favorable position for military defence ﹏ subsequent Kings enlarged, strengthened + beautified it till it has become the massive pile it is ﹏. Our guide tell s us that it has been a favorite residence with the sovereigns.

We approached the door that led to the state apartments when our gent –deliverd up the Ticket of Admission + recording his name we passed on to "Queen's Audience Chamber" where a gentlemenly guide was awaiting us + explained the pictures — The ceiling was in fresco by Verrio and the walls were decorated with the finest specimens of Goblin Holbein? Tapestry up—. Queen Esther + Mordecai ═ also several Portraits. From this room we passed into the vandyck Room, formerly called the Ball Room – The room is embellished by paintings from this artist – Van dyck— From this we passed on to the State ante Room – Queen's Drawing Room where are Paintings by Luccareli– the finest specimens of this great master — Windsor Castle The hangings are of crimson silk damask upon wh. are displayed the Royal Arms of Wm. 4" + Queen Adelaide – From this we entered the State Ante Room. Ceiling frescoed by Verrio– several pieces of Tapestry on the Walls– + carvings in wood by Grimling Gibbons of Fish,game, Flowers, fruit +c In the Recess over the chimney piece is a painting on Glass of George III. in his coronation robes. by JoshReynolds–

Thence to the Grand Stair Case – on to the Grand vestibule 47 ft.long 28 ft. wide + 45 ft. wide high – in wh. were suits of armour and various military articles – also a curiously trained root or vine supposed to be rosetree from China ﹏ From this we passed to the Waterloo Chamber or Grand Dining room – 98 ft. long 45 ft. high + 47 ft. broad – which is the Depository for the portraits of eminent men– soveriegns, military commanders who were connected with Battle of Waterloo — In this room King Wm. 4 " th gave dinners in honor of the Waterloo Victory – + here too he was laid in State – The Paintings are nearly all by Sir Thomas Laurence

From this we passed to the "Presence Chamber" or Grand Reception Room — wh. is 90 ft. long 33 ft. high 34 ft. broad – A Magnificent Gothic window, filled with plate glass, forms almost the entire north end – of the room opening on the park + adjacent county (as the guide says) – but wh. I did not look at – from the crowd + hurry ﹏ + desire to see what was within – The furniture is splendid – solidly grandt gilt + covered with crimson damask – 4 exceedingly rich chandeliers are suspended – composed or– molic – interspersed with cutglass, branches + pendants — The walls are hung – with fine specimens of Gobelin Tapestry The history of Jason + the ["Golden"inserted b/c of hole] fleece ""/>

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From the Presence Chamber – we came to St. George's, The Grand Banqueting Hall, 200 ft. long, 34 ft. broad + 32 ft. high ﹏ Its dimensions are princely and the doors, windows +c are finished in oak – There are 13 windows interspersed between wh. on the walls are armorial bearings of all the Knight of the Garter from the institution of the Order down to the present time – an elapse of 500 years – On the opposite side from the windows are Portraits of the last eleven soveriegns of England beginning at James I. + extending to George 4 " th —At the Eastern end of the Hall is the Music Gallery – beneath which is the soveriegns throne the ascent to wh. is by Oak steps – The furniture is of oak covered with scarlet plush – The chair of State is also of oak richly carved, in style similar to the coronation chair at Westminster Abbie.

The Guard Chamber is 78 ft. long 21 feet wide, . at 1 front end to the other one end, 26 ft. at the other + 31 ft. high. This room was filled with the usual weapons of war, armours +c +c — Also several busts – among wh. was one of the Duke of Wellington – one of Lord Nelson. The beautiful silver shield inlaid with gold presented by Francis of France to Henry 8" wh. revolves on a pivot over the chimney piece – is now exhibition at the World's Fair here in the City ﹏.

From there we went to the " Queen's Presence Chamber ﹏ The Frescoing is beautiful and the walls are hung with 4 splendid specimens of Gobelin Tapestry . being a continuation of the History of Queen Esther + Mordecai —

Windsor Castle

It would seem the room was filled up in the reign of Charles II – + for his Queen Catherine ﹏ There are several portraits – some of them full length.

From these state apartments we descended to the yard, and then ascended the Round Tower – from the summit of wh. you can overlook the surrounding country ﹏. It is very fine ﹏ Eton College is but a little way off – less than a mile I shd. think from the Castle –. Here the nobility have educated their sons –.

Our guide pointed out to us a little house wh. he said was the birth place of Wm. Penn founder of Pensylvania U.S.A. ﹏. How correct he was I cannot say. – From this survey we went to St. Georges Chapel where in our part we found the remains of the lamented Princess Charlotte – A beautiful monument was there over her remains

1862 – Continent — July 18 " th [vertical mark] Friday Morng.

David E. Holman with Hus. and myself left our rooms 72 Sloan St. London for London Bridge Station + took Tickets for Paris – There was a great rush of people, but we succeeded in getting into 1rst Class Car for Folkstown . + Bologne – at F. some 83 mls. fr. Lon. took steamer to cross straits of Dover to Bologne – wh. took 2 hours in crossing – I prepared myself on the floor of cabin before the steamer left her moorings – as the sight of piles of white basons admonished me wht. I might expect – As soon as we steamed off the stomachs of those who were up– began in great numbers to show them disgust at Neptune's mode of procedure. One after another was led to Cabin and prostrated on the floor and were very sick – But I lay quiet and when the boat ard. at B. I was well as tho. I had been resting on a lounge at home. Not so with Hus. He took lunch, and kept on deck but was very sick + had to lay down with great numbers there + given his lunch to the fishes — at B. took Bus for station – passing thro. streets of France Here Napoleon 1. attempted the invasion ofEngland with an army of 180,000 soldiers Here too to combine with fleets he had built constructed + unite with Holland + spo but Lord Nelson with Lord Keith + Sir Robt Calden presented the junction of Nap's fleets and Ld. Nelson defeated them at Trafalgar– a mile from the town is a Colonial to Nap commenting this of the Event – began by his soldi in 1804 the first stone being laind by Marshal soult – but but was discontinued by the withdrawal of the troops – + Under Louis 18" it was resumed to Commemorate the restoration of the Bourbons – but rising to the Revolution of July 1830 it was determined to make it the monument first designed – + 1841 was dedicated as a monument to Nap. + a bronze statue of him surmounts it – I think Nap. 3 was imprisoned here for his premature attempt to take the throne in 1840. –

our luggage was registerd + went thro. to P. before Cus. House Officers examined it – we resumed our seats in the cars + as I had prayed for traveling companins that cld. speak our language as well as the French so it they came – a very pleasant gent + lady – (Eng) – who went thro. to P. A Paris Station where we ard. at 8 1/2 Eve. we found the superintendant spoke Eng. + helped us thro. the ordeal of getting luggage thro. Custom H. Off. + put us into cab for the Hotel d'Lille + d Albion – It was a long drive + showed us something of Paris in the Eve. On arg. at our Hotel we found a waiter that spoke good old Saxon to our joy – we soon were hous keeping in our own room and at rest for the night — 19 " th Sat. morng. found Hus. feeble so we did but little – but look out Tuiliries + Grounds – + Place de. laConcorde wh. unites the Tuilires with Champ Elysees the grounds are exceedingly beautiful – gardens of flowers– open promenades bordered with orange + other shrubs by alternating with the fully shaded groves tht. wld. seat thousands – in comfortable chairs that. are bt for 2 or 3 sons – In Place de la Concorde de is the Obelisk of Luxor from Egypt wh. is one of two Obelisks tht. stood before the Temple of Thebes when they were erected 1550 yrs before Christ by Rhames III known in history as the great Sesostris – These two monoliths were given by Mohamed Ali; viceroy of Egypt, to the French govt. in consideration of crn. favor shown to Egpt. Gov in forming Arsenal + Naval Establishment in Alexandria – but only one was removed – This Obelisk is formed of the finest red syenite, + coved on each side with hieroglyphics making 1600 characters – Height 72 ft – 3 in – bottom of base 7ft 6 in – at top 5 ft. 4 in – wght. 500,000 pounds + took 3 years to transport it to France – It stands on a single block of gray granite with 5 block, of the same for the of wh. the plynth is formed – 2 beautiful fountain are this obelisk — In the distanc we saw the Triumphal Arch Comd. by Nap.1. + finishd by Louis Phil. Perhaps there is nothing to equal to it in the world the views from this place – I never in any City –

Returg we went to Maurice Hotel to look for American Names,, but found none we knew – since learned tht other Carpenters family left this morng. for Geneva –. We were soon overtaken by a Mr Smith of U.S.A. but now a resident of Paris, + Sexton to American Chapel – He accompanied us to Monroe's where Americans record their names –

P.M. Hus. + I went to

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. 1862. April 15 " th Tuesday Morng.

We rose early and made our toilet preparatory to leaving home for Europe — After looking at drawers, closets, + memorandums to see all was safe we made our way to our Pastor's for breakfast where we had been invited. My appetite was nearly gone ﹏ The preceding 4 or 5 wks. had been full of care, and toil to me + I know not wht. I shd. have done had not my precious sister been with me during this time, relieving me in various ways ﹏. She was with us to the last and left with us for Boston this morng. after saying good bye to dear ones. Our devotions at Mrs Beane's were very touching ﹏ The 91.st. pslm was read and there was a sacred nearness in the promises I never felt before. The prayer was earnest and touching for our safety + protection ﹏.

On reaching Boston we met Bro. Willard at the depot whom I was very glad to see. We took rooms at the American Hotel. M. + W. came + called on us for an hour or so when the good bye kiss was given + they left for home.

Wednesday 16 " th Drizzly morng.

at 9, o'clk. we left in carriage for East Boston where we found the Steam Ship Niagara laying at her wharf taking in freight +c. Soon friends met us on board —among whom was Cousin Wm. Chapin + Saml. also Bro Judson Chapin, Missy Mitchell King, Carpenter, Church, Gorge Wild, Con. and Mr and Mrs Beane – The last two had but a few moments before the Bell called all to leave the ship who were not outward bound passengers ﹏ The last farewells had to be given — These last expressions of friendship touched my heart and with deep emotion I parted with them — God only knows whether ever to look on their faces again or no on Earth.

The Ship was loosed from her moorings and gracefully mooved fr om down the bay – but when a little distance out, she discharged two guns ﹏ Friends on shore and on ship were waving hankerchiefs — Our Norton friends we cld. discern in one group, and other friends a distance from them straining their eyes to catch the last look of recognition ﹏. Soon it was lost to each, and I went below to put on sea dress and prepare for that unwelcome Visitor Seasickness tho. I had hoped to keep him at bay by the use of Homeopathy — I hastened up to see the Harbor islands +c. At 12 we lunched then to upper deck to enjoy fresh air – About [Noon or Night?] N time we dropped our Harbor Pilot – and theHalifax Pilot took command — During the P.M. we saw 3 whales sporting on Top surface of the water not far from our ship ﹏ The P.M. was drizzly — then were introduced to a Mr Spaulding of Jamaica Plains a gent. of great worth and pleasing address ﹏ also to a Mr Burr – both Boston merchants going out to buy goods – most of the passengers were English residents from Canada ﹏ Many of them Eng. Officers of the Army —. A Mr Huddy, wife + daughter were on board from Phil d – to make a tour to Italy

a dangerous attempt for many a poor body – so it was for me – I had eaten but little when I ordered a cup of tea wh. proved one of the most disturbing things I cld. call for ﹏ I was obliged to have the table and no more return to it for some 11 days — I took my lounge in Stateroom thus had lower birth – + the upper one we made a depot for clothing, outer garments +c. I vomited some but by laying still and using Homeo. I did not vomit severely — Next morng. the wind was "rather stiff north western" and the ship rolled so much as to lead the Stewards to advise my keeping in bed wh. I did –I have failed to mention the deep repulsion I felt on going first into my stateroom – It seemed more like going into my tomb – But I soon lost that sepulchred feeling — Our Stateroom was one of the best in the Ship — Servants very kind, and every thing furnished we could expect but my appetite craved little ﹏ I had seasons of vomiting several times a day –

18" Friday 3 d day –

I was dressed and reached upper deck where the fresh air greatly revived me. I was there several hours — but on returning to cabin became sick again. While on deck saw a school of Porpoise – also Sea Gull followed our Ship ﹏ At 2 this morng. we reached Halifax where we stopped two hours to coal +c. Here we put off some 17 passengers and took on about the same – Hus. + Major Holman went ashore —

19 " th Saturday –

More weak but made desperate effort to get on deck ﹏ where I spent much of the day. Hus. has been obliged to succumb and come on to the diet list with me – David not sick at all –.

P.M. An Iceberg was discerned – at first like a faint cloud but as we passed on it became perfectly apparent to the naked Eye ﹏ It was supposed to be 60 ft high and about 6 mls. distant – It looked to me about 20 ft. highWe re were approaching the great Banks – It was early to see icebergs – but field ice from the St. Laurence is oftened encountered but this we escaped ﹏ Sat. night was one of wakefulness to some who better knew our danger than I – Mr Spaulding told me days after that it was the only wakeful night to him – Fortunately the fog was not thick on the Banks

The Gulf Stream of wh. I have heard so much we passed North of as I understood –

20 " th Sab.

was clear but wind stronger – Hus. + I reached up. Deck for the day — had the little refreshment we took brot. to us there at mid day –. Religious exercises in Ding. Saloon, but we cld. not endure a closed room —. The Episcopal Service read by the Physician of the Ship —

There were several Eng. people from St. Louis going out to visit kindred and native land – Among them a Mr Daniel + Son + his two young Daughters — I think the name of the latter was Bette – One of the daughters had been a pupil of Miss Cragin in St. Louis – also a Mr Hoyt of Wisconsin – Com's to the Inter–Exhibition at London – Also a Mr Hunz T. Ropes of Liverpool – a resident there for 15 yrs – but a native of Salem Mass. a pleasant man –

21 st Monday –

wind strong – ship rolling so much as to make me sick to rise – Hus. also quite sick but I think reached the up. Deck — The guards were put on the tables ﹏ David said a goose was sliding here and a leg of mutton there – then a cup of coffee upset in his lap — But with all this there is a great amt. of eating done – and guzzling of wine, Brandy, + ale that would astonish temperance folks –

Breakfast at from 8 1/2 to 10 – Lunch at 12 at wh. hot soup, cold Meats bread + cheese +c are furnished + "Bottles" in abundance — At 4 Dinner – Soups first then fish – then all the variety of a River Bill of Fare ﹏ taking an hour and a half ﹏ Seats at table are secured by your cards being pinned on to the cloth as soon as you go on board the Ship ﹏ + those seats are yours all the times of day — But of all the labor to get to them! I never experienced the like – They pinch as much as possible to get room. The Servants surpass any I remember to have seen in their gentle polite + respectful manners – Every one on ship seems to know his place + keep it. Capt. Cook from Halifax to Queenstown landing commands his ship – and all is so quiet! – . + supper + Tea at 7 1/2 – supper at 9 on to 10 or 11 perhaps at wh. time I was told hot hearty dishes were often ordered and Eaten — It was amazing to me to know of the excessive Eating + drinking.

In the morng. porridge (as they call it) I shd. say oat meal mush is served to those who desire it – Eaten with sugar, syrup or more commonly with the those who are sick – milk – at noon gruel + leaf tea ﹏ Supper the oat meal mush again but I was so sick that a bowl of arrow root with a little drink milk in it was my breakfast – a bowl of leaf tea my dinner + Arrow for supper – This was my nutriment for much of the passage with occasional at baked greenings warm wh. were delicious I lost quite an amt. of flesh —.

22d Tuesday

Still growing rough – but as I was in State room all day yesterday I made great effort to get on Deck in the P.M. – Hus. got out before me + reached upper deck – by David's aid ﹏ when he came for me and helped me to lower deck where by holding on + by his help I staied half hour or so when I returned sick to my bed. Scarcily any one could walk straight but plunged from side to side ﹏

At Eve. The Wind rose to a gale and the night was fearful – Ship rolling so bad that my feet were often some inches higher than my head.

23 d Wednesday –

scarcely any abatement in the wind ﹏ waves very high, but all hurrying us on to our destined Port from 230 mlsto 266 per 24 hours —. very many sick – David still well – Hus. I think didn't go out of his room this day –. This ═ all written from recollection days after the passage – Sunset + Sunrising I would look for a change but none came – about night the wind would seem to increase in fury – and so thro. the night –, waves several times striking over the sides of the Ship ﹏ and a constant creaking of the joints – It seemed to me the ship must come to pieces — but I was told there was no apparent concern by the officers or crew, and the creaking was the inside work[k crossed out] not the frame of the ship ﹏.

24 " th Thursday ═

Still the storm of wind raging ﹏ Hus. succeeded in getting on to first Deck a few hours but I still in bed –. A Mr Kennedy from Glasgow Scotland broke his knee pan when on the upper deck, and was brot down helpless to his room – Fortunately he is going home —. At Eve. the winds seems higher than before —

25 " th Friday —

Last night was the most fearful of the 3 stormy nights ﹏ The seas that broke on to the ship were heavier —On this morng. about 2,O'clk. came with a fearful power on to the upper Deck over the wheel house ﹏ The smoke stack was marked with the salt water some 20 or 25 ft above upper deck — at the shipping* of this sea one of the sail burst from the strength of the wind and all together the sound was like that of a cannon on board ship — she tumbled a moment then mounted the waves and went on her way —.

When morng. came or rather in the forenoon the wind began to abate– and I am sure there was one grateful heart ﹏ P.M. I reached the upper Deck where I had not been since Sab. day –.

I could find none who sympathized with me in apprehending danger to the ship ﹏ The English have a confidence in one of Cunard's Steamers that seems to set aside the superintending providence of God – An English Lady from Toronto told me she did'nt think one up Cunards steamers could be wrecked at sea. She had'nt the slightest fear — The last officer in asking me of my health – replied to my inquiry if he did'nt call it a rough passage – said, "not so very rough but it was a a nasty ugly sea rolling the ship making all uncomfortable."

But during the Storm I had a good degree of quiet trust, and yet I longed for a more sensible nearness to Christ ﹏ for that perfect love that casts out fear.

26 " th Saturday ﹏

more quiet – we both on deck – P.M. I had some Ginger tea that revived me greatly and enabled me to go to tea from which I had been absent from 1st. day –

27 " th Sab.

more quiet, and mild – At Break–fast "Land in Sight" was the joyful news ﹏ It was the coast of Ireland. I sat in my room after attending religious exercises in the Cabin which I enjoyed very much ﹏ reading my bible + Swain Sermon on the ocean when the Major called for me to go on Deck – I did so and the view of the Irish coast was novelm and grand – a rockbound Coast surely —. Our ship was followed by seagulls soon after leaving Boston – To day the numbers had greatly increased and their calls for food were loud. We soon were able to see Huts and discern cultivated patches – During the day saw a Church very like our N.Eng. Churches. About 6,O'clk. We entered Queenstown Harbor Bay + even met by a little Steam Tug on wh. all the mails (except for Liverpool) were placed – also some 15 of our passengers + luggage – Some were hasting on to London + were to go to Cork then by Rail to Dublin – then cross over to Holy head and England + then by Rail to London getting in perhaps a day before us even had we hastened on –. This transfer of Mails +c. was very exciting – After it was over we went on deck to see a phosphorescent display in the water – the first we had seen ﹏ It was not very brilliant ﹏ after wh. went to the smoke stack and dried ourselves being wet from the hitting off steam in the Harbor — The chimney seemed very hot — and I felt sure they had put on all the steam they safely cld. to land before dark — I grew quite nervous — and going back to my room I examined the ship's Life Preservers to see wht. I cld. do with it in case of an emergency – It seemed to me of little use to me, it was so large — However I rummaged up some strong twinewith wh. to tie it on + inflated my own Life Preserver for the first time — and laid down and had considerable sleep –.

In the morng. 28 " th

We found we had been carried safely along, and had approached the coast of Wales. It was mild and the water still — A fog settled down wh. detained us very much – At Queenstown we took on an Irish Pilot – who with Capt Cook piloted the ship along – They sounded 28th of May often and blew the whistle + rang the Bell so not to run against any vessel – There is much danger in the fog of striking shipping or something else worse —.

After some hours the fog lifted and we were able to increase our speed – On the coast of Wales we took on a Welch Pilot into whose hands Capt. Cook resigned the ship ﹏ and if lost he would not be responsible ﹏. After approaching within 12 mls. of Liverpool we came to the bar and the tide being out we could not pass + had to wait 2 or 3 hours – before we could go over the bar. About 7 we reached the Harbor of Liverpool when were boarded by Custom H. Officers from a little Steam Tug ﹏ 3 of them – One with a plate of flour wh. he was stirring with water for pasta –. Another taking down the name of passenger + No. of parcels or trunks — while the 3d was looking into the trunks +c. Unless there was reason to suppose there was something wrong the examination was slight —. Reprints of English works, + sugars + tobacco calls for their greatest vigilance. This exammination wh. shd. have taken place at the bar while we were detained took two hours or more.

While this was going on I went down into the Cabin and watched our hand luggage.

Ard. at Liverpool

While then our unfortunate fellow passsenger was brot. out of his room by 3 men + laid on a lounge ﹏ when they prepared him for leaving the ship — Last Eve. at Quenstown his family were telegraphed at Glasgow 500 miles – They recv. it in the morng. and a son started by Rail immediately for Liverpool and reached there before we did + came at once on board to his venerable father's relief —. He was conveyed across the city on a litter – after being put in to the little Steam Tug with the rest of us + our luggage to go ashore — On landing we hurrided off for a carriage and after little delay took Cab (a 4 wheel carriage with one horse) for Angel's Hotel ﹏, having previously ordered our trunks +c to go there by Luggage Porter.

On entering the house we found it manned by women ﹏ tastefully dressed, modest in demeanor + intelligent ﹏ They assign the rooms, attend the bar, and in fact do all men do in our Hotels — The porters are men– so in the Coffee rooms there are only male attendants ﹏ who after breakfast are in full dress for dinner + Tea — Dress Coat – suit Black with white cravat —. The Lodging rooms are furnished with a cabinet for sickness – a luggage chain and curtains for the bed ﹏

29 " th May at Liverpool

At Eve. a servant comes in, draws the curtains around the bed so you may be. thoroughly poisoned by your own breathing ﹏ Of course, I undid what they did –.

Tuesday Morng.

tho. our feet were again on terra firma yet our heads were tossing and we felt any thing but bright ﹏ After breakfast we sallied out to see the objects of interest – St. Georges Hall was pointed out as one and the free museum as another. We directed our steps toward them, and after walking some distance we engnired our way and an Eng. Man says I recognize you as Americans — Allow me to show you St. George's Hall ﹏. We did so, and he added very much to the interest of the visit a and importing valuable information ﹏ The building is massive, grand + beautiful in its construction Before it lay 4 huge Lions ﹏ made of stone + rusting in their proud defiant posture on huge blocks of stone of same material.

Within are court rooms where some of their higher courts are held, also large and small concert rooms — The height + proportions are exceedingly magnificent ﹏ floors tessellated with marble — Massive pillars of Aberdeeshire Marble highly polished within the building ﹏. After gazing with admiration here we proceed ing ed to the Free Museum + Library ﹏ having parted with our Eng. Stranger ﹏ with many thanks for his courtesy ﹏.

On reaching the Museum we found it was not the day for the museum to be opened — The reading rooms were open and there we found many persons of both sexes pouring over the books they had taken from the library ﹏.

On ascertaining the fact of the rooms being closed we expressed regret, as we were Americans just ard. + wld. leave the next morng. On saying this – the attendant requested we shd. wait where we were – when he went to an officer + returned with the assurance that the rooms would be opened for us – After looking at the Library a youth was directed to take the Keys and pass on with us —

We were surprised to find a very extensive collection of natural curiosities of every description, including of the smaller animaly – Birds, fish +c +c — Then most beautiful coral – specimens – also beautiful aquarians ﹏.

P.M. We took carriage + with the Maj. rode some 8 or 10 mls. in pursuit of my lost Bag wh. was finally found and brot. to me.

30 " th May — From Liverpool to London.

About 10 A.M. we took seats in 1rst class cars for 35/ each﹏ and after locking us in the train set off – In a few moments we entered a tunnel 3 mls. long. the sensation in passing thro. it is very unpleasant —. But we soon opened on a beautiful country wh. quite charmed us — Our own country we left with the Storility of Winter upon it, and after crossing the cold, pitiless ocean to have such a landscape of verdun spread put before us, with beautiful herds of horned cattle and great numbers of sheep was truly delightful to us not yet fully recovered from Seasickness ﹏.

we passed thro. Stafford, Wolverhampton + Birmingham ﹏ on the Great North Western R. ﹏ The iron districts about Birmingham looked very desolate + smoky — We had 2 Ladies in the apartment with us. One nearly from Livrp. the other came in at Wolverhampton.

Ard. at Euston Station London about 6, o'clk. after David saw his Machine safely deposited we took Cab (4 wheels) for Wovets Hotel – Holborn –On arg. there found rooms all engaged save one for unoccupied for 2 nights –. This we took for more leisure to look up other quarters – David took room at Old Furnivals Inn alias on Bretts Hotel 139 Holborn — A few steps from our Hotel – We were pleased with the appearance of London﹏ the attendants waiting Maids have a little cap on the back of their heads — Those females at the Office or Bar, are dressed like ladies ﹏ refined and apparently virtuous. The male waiters dressed as described on pag. 13 ". I was at once presented with two letters from Lydia Fowler wh. had been awaiting my arrival ﹏

May 1.

So warm Ladies were dressed in light silks with lace capes and dress hats for the opening of the International Exibition at the West End of London called Kensington – Some 4 miles out — The first was held in 1851. Prince Albert (who had from the first felt great interest in establishing International Exhibitions) is greatly missed on this occasion ﹏ The Queen is at Balmoral Scotland with part of her family ﹏. During the day we (3) took "Bus" + rode down near Exhibition Rooms – We went into Kensington Museum, and look d about, and then returned, and looked for new rooms – which we took at Old Furnivals Inn + removed there that Eve.

Lydia + Mr Spaulding + Mr Huddy fr. Phil. called —.David went to Exeter Hall with Lydia + heard her Husband lecture.

2 d Friday

Hus. + I both unwell – Took little walks but not worth much.

London — National Gallery +c.

May 3 d﹏ American News this Morng. we have fire in our parlor for it is cold — Hus. called on Barning Brothers + Co. (his bankers) — in forenoon + David went to Vyse's to set up his Patent –. P.M. Hus. felt so unwell that he laid down – while D. + I went to National Gallery – to see the Paintings where we passed some 2 hours – Among the great number we find Correggio's Ecce Homo – cost £ 10,000 – Francia's Dead Christ , P. Perugino's Virgin + infant Christ — cost £ 4,000. + Paul Veronese's Magnificent, "Family of Darius at the feet of Alexander" ﹏ cost £ 14,000.

One room is devoted to "Turner the greatest Master of Lanscape Art" – It is surprising that he accomplished so much as was there Exhibited – + yet that did not begin to be the sum of his work – He was an English Artist + his remains are deposited in the crypt of St. Pauls ﹏. So are those of Benj West + other distinguished artists and many monuments to Naval + Military Heroes – I was glad to After seeing the paintings + returning to the St. we saw one of the Royal Carriages with rich bands of gold and the harnesses richly plated with gold ﹏ the coachman + the two footman on back seat were in black – Breeches+ Blk. stockings + gloves — with cocked hats + straight Blk. feathers + grey hair wigs — The Crown Prince of Prussia had just alighted 4 May — Sabbath day ﹏ and passed up to the Royal Academy where he had been invited to dine. We stood a few moments to see the nobility arrive + pass up the stairs – Their servants in Livery — some in scarlet breeches + white stockings. —

4 " th Sab.

We 3 went to hear Rev. Mr Spurgeon His text was Ep.3.10. I was much interest in his simple but powerful presentation of truth ﹏ to an audienc of 6000 persons — and when the all sang it was a sound unlike what I ever before heard – No Organ – P.M. Evg. we went to hear Rev Dr Cumin in Crown Court. His lecture was a review of the last eleven years showing the fulfilment of prophecy ﹏.

6 " th Tuesday

we 3 went to Luton + back at Eve – 32 mls. out – where a pop. of some 20,000 are mostly employed in one way or another in Strawḏ braid — At this place we found chalk formations 2 or 3 feet be – neath the surface of the earth. When they dug into an embankment it gave us a free view of it. By great Northern R.R. Station at Kings Cross.

7 " th

We set off early for Shorediditch station to go by rail to Woolwitch where an arsenal and Manufactory of Arms War Vessels +c. We passed thro. Spittalfields where there are many weavers of beautiful silks + velvets. 1862 – Woolwich — May 7 " th On reaching the Terminus of the R.R. we crossḏ the Thames River in a little Steam Tug. Just as we reached Woolwich it began to rain and we went to the "Royal Mortur Tavern" when my Hus. called for a parlor – They replied, do you wish to dine – He said to them wanted a parlor – It was 10, O'clk. perhaps here – They said they had no parlors but had dining rooms + aided us into one where I sat till toward one P.M. My gent. being out to see the soldiers and Japanese Ambassadors —

At this time the rain poured down and the Landlady came and said to me She shd. like to have me leave – She wanted her room for persons to eat in – + she cld. not afford to have persons sitting round. I told her we wished to pay her for the use of her room ﹏ That my gent. were then out + I hopeḏ wld. come soon – She waited a few moments + then came again and aided me into another eating room – I had sat there but a few minutes when she came with a man to eat there, bring a trumble of Ale along to drink – She repeated the request I shd. leave the room and aided me to a little back bedroom where she said I cld. be undisturbed. My heart was quite chickinesh + full but I kept apparently quiet and before long Mr. W. came and went to the Hostiss to pay her for her room but she 8 " th Thursday — St. Paul declined taking anything and we left in the rain falling most profusely — We could not get a carriage ﹏ after taking shelter awhile we reached the Ferry Boat + thence to Cars – + finally home to our joy having learned some new lessons — As we were at dinner Mr Spaulding called previously to leaving for France.

8 " th Thursday P.M.

We went to St. Paul's. The Choral Service was then being performed as we entered, and the sound as it reverberated from its high arches seemed as I have imagined the Heavenly strains might, to a soul just released from its clay tenenment — It sounded distant + ethereal – But as we approached the choir, the sound was more distinct – In the form of A Latin Cross ﹏

A sketch of St. Paul, the diagram is in the shape of a Latin cross. To the east she uses parallel lines of black dots encompassing the choir, and to the West the end of the cross is significantly longer; the parallel lines are solid with Nave written in between. The "south" part of the transept is towards the top of the page, and the "north" transept is directly opposite.
The cathedral from east to west is 500 ft long – Length of choir 165 ft. Breadth of Transept 250 ft. Height from 1rst floors to top of cross on Dome 352 [1/12] ft. As we stand in the Transept and look up to the Dome (inside) 340 ft, it i grand beyond the power of language to describe ﹏. If this is the work of man what is God! the great architect of the world + of man who is crushed before him like a moth – After religious exercises we went into the crypt ﹏ (the basement) and this was wonderful as is was the superstructure﹏ It is beside the light of some low windows, lighted St. Pauls Cathedral — May 8 " th with gas ﹏ and divided off by iron fences + guarded by locks .The objects of special interest were the mortal remains of Lord Nelson + the Duke of Wellington – ﹏. Lord Nelson is in a black marble sarcophagus. of black marble He died in battle at Trafalgar﹏ + his memory appears to be warmly cherished by the many statues erected to him ﹏ The Duke of Wellington's remains are in a Cornish Porphyry ﹏ Sarcophagus ﹏ They were first laid in a pine coffin made by his own carpenter at Wulmar his Marin residence – (I think)– then placed in a lead coffin of twice the usual thickness + this in a coffin of English Oak handsomely finished. The outer coffin or case was of solid Spanish Mahogany, covered with the richest crimson Genoa velvet. This case was elaborately panneled + wrought out emblematical of his achievements + honors ﹏. The central inscription plate is gilt and bears the following! "The Most High, Mighty, and Most Noble Prince Arthur, Duke + Marquis of Wellington, Marquis of Douro, Earl of Wellington, Viscount Wellington of Talavara and of Wellington, and Baron Douro of Wellesly, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honorable Order of the Bathe one of the Majesty's Most Honorable Privy Council, and Field – Marshall and Commander–in –Chief of Her Majesty's forces. Born 1rst May 1769: Died 14" September 1852." copied from guide book, and a Most Extraordinary inscription for mortal man it is.

As I stood beside him I could but think what a leveller death is ﹏ There I stood beside the Great Hero ﹏ + the worms no doubt have presumed to feed on his flesh – In his heart he may have been simple and childlike – but he was one Providence chose to workout for the kingdom great deliverance and thro. him to crush Napoleon ﹏ But a Biographer of him says that thro. him Europe enjoyed nearly 40, forty years of peace ﹏.

In this crypt are deposited many other distinguished persons — Among them are the remains of Sir Christopher Wren the + builder Archtect of St Paul ﹏ The first stone was laid June 21. 1675 service was first performed in it Dec.2.1697 ﹏ and the last stone on the summit of the lantern, was laid by the architect's son in 1710. The Edifice was thus finished in 35 years ﹏ standing on the spot where was a cathedral of the same name founded in the 7 " th Century – which was even longer than the present Edifice ﹏ 690 ft. In those ages it was used by Roman–Catholics ﹏ But in 1552 Nov. 1. the Reformation had penetrated England so far as at this time to have every vestige of Romanism put aside and the Book of Common Prayer used – Bishop Ridley preaching on the occasion: This old Edifice was destroyed in the Great fire of 1666. ﹏ The total cost of the present St. Paul's was £ 747, 954 ﹏ 2s-gd. But doubtless thousands of pounds more have since been expended ﹏

St. Pauls — May 8 " th – 1862 —

In the crypt are the remains of Turner + Benj West that I have before mentioned ﹏ — and in the walls of the Cathedral, in the choir aisles Transepts +c are numerous monuments + tablets to the Memory of English Heroes and one to the Philanthropist John Howard + to Bishop Hebar.

After looking at the monuments we ascended to the Whispering Gallery

Sunday May 11 " th

Morng. we went to hear Rev. Baptist Noel ﹏ Who is a Bapist in sect but one w Chh. of Eng. Minister + of high birth ﹏ But he ignored all the honors of the world and followed the teachings of God + of conscienc ﹏ His Chh. is small tho. well filled and very attentive listeners save the coughing that is very common in assemblies. Text Matt. 7 – 24 + after — I think I never heard so simple a Gospel sermon ﹏ yet well expressed.

P.M. We went to West Minister Abbi where "Rev. Lord John Thyme preached but we could hear but little ﹏ Will speak of the Abbie at my future visit.

12 " th Monday Eve.

Removed from "Old Furnivals" to 72 Sloane St. op. Cadogan Gardens where we had engaged "apartments" for us 3 ﹏ A. parlor Bedroom + dressing room on one floor for Hus. + self + Bedroom on upper floor for David.

Miss E. Symons is at the head of the establishment They have 5 families I am told – but I have not seen them – We eat in our parlor – order such food as we please + pay the bills with room rent ﹏ or if we choose to buy ourselves we do:

13 Tuesday –

I wrote 3 or 4 hours to Martha + left it on table with other letters Hus. + I had written ﹏ When we went down Town He picked them up to put them in the office – But on getting there he found he was minus the American letters – Search was made at home but no trace of it ﹏.

Wednesday 14 " th — May —

I have not felt so sad since leaving America. My heart was much stirred by writing home yesterday. My body is weak and I feel down spirited – I would love to bow with some of those dear sisters that I have been want to meet at a throne of grace. But I have bowed with no one since leaving Boston only in the public assembly ﹏ And O, what occasion for thanks–giving + praise for God's goodness and long. suffering, have we had to us as individuals!

Towards night Lydia called – Hus. + David out nearly all day ﹏ Eve. Mr + Mrs Muntz + Miss Parker called + spent the Eve.

16 " th Friday –

Hus. + I visited the TowerDavid was engaged + cld. not go with us –A warden in the Costume of Henri VIII"s guard conducts visitors about – It is one of the most interesting of Old London relics, and dates back at least to the Eleventh Century ﹏ The White Tower is in the centre of the enclosure – It measures 116 ft from North to So. 96 ft from East to West – Height 92 ft. external walls 15ft. in thickness – 4 towers on this – one at each corn [trails off] Beside the White T. there are 12 smaller Towers They were originally intended as a place of defence in times of attack by foreign foes – The White T. was fitted for a residence ﹏ religious and governmental purposes but was converted with the other towers into prisons for offending subjuicts ﹏ The most dreadful scenes have been enacted here. Tower — 16 " th May. The party in power seemed filled with Hellish rage, and for the slightest suspicions would arrest, condemn + execute Kings + Quens and Nobles in these Towers + Tower gards ﹏ In of them is supposed to have taken place the murder of the two Royal children of Edward 4 – by their Uncle Richard 3 d . There also Lady Jane Grey + her Husband suffered imprisonment + death — also Queen Anne Boleynn Wife of Henry 8" who had her beheaded + the following day took another Wife — Jane Seymore – He was a wretch of deepest dye —.

I saw the very block on which many of these victims rested their necks for decapitation and the very ax that did the work —. The Guide Book will give farther particulars ﹏ These Towers are now used as depositories of arms and ancient armour. The Steel Clad Kings in full size are mounted on their Steel Clad Horses — and all the variety of weapons used in ancient war–fare are found here –. It is strongly garrisoned — One of the Towers is used for the Crown Jewels –"The Collection is surmounted by the crown of the present beloved Queen Victoria The cap of purple velvet is enclosed in hoops of silver surmounted by a ball + cross all of which Tower – May 16 " th 1862 — are resplendent with diamonds. In the center of the cross is the "inestimable sapphire" + in front of the crown is the heart shaped ruby said to have been worn by the Black Prince." 2 ḏ Is St. Edward's crown made of Gold + Embellished with diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. 3ḏ Is the Prince of Wales Crown formed of pure gold + unadorned — The present Prince of Wales has not yet had it placed on his head –

4" The ancient Queen's Crown is used at Coronations for Queen Consort ﹏ which is rich

5" Is the Queen's Diadem . which was made for the Consort of James 2 d Marie D'Este. It is richly adorned with large diamonds + pearls. Beside these are several sceptres of beaten gold adorned with jewels. There too is St. Edward's staff of beaten gold 4 ft 7 inches long. It is carried before the King or Queen at coronation. There is also the pointless sword, Sword of Mercy – + the swords of Justice civil + Ecclesiastical – which are borne before the Sovereign at Coronation – There too were Coronation bracelets – the annoiting vessel + spoon all used at Coronation then beneath these crowns + sceptres is a Baptismal fount used at the Christening of the Royal children and a Massive Sacremental service all of solid gold used at the same August ceremony — beside several pieces I have not named"

17 " th May ﹏ Crystal Palace at Sydenham

On saturday we visited, with Mr + Mrs Muntz, Miss Parker + Mr + Mrs Henderson. Some 7 miles out of London – by Rail ﹏. The Palace so magnificent – filled with evrything that is beautiful in the fine arts Paintings, Music, Flowers, + Plants from evry part under Heaven (almost – and the spacious grounds ornamented with shrub + trees in bloom – and fount Sending up its pearly jets of water all combine to make it one of the most fairy like places I had ever conceived — It seemed paradisaical ﹏.

18 " th Sunday –

18" Sunday – we 3 went to St. Giles– cripple gate to worship ﹏ on our way there passing thro. Smithfield where John Rogers was burned at the stake ﹏ John Milton's remains rest under this Church. A few minintz walk from there brot. us to the Wesleyan Chapel where John Wesley preached – I sat in the chair he used in his study and went into the Pulpit where he preached with such power. Just back of the Chapel rest his remains under a Neat Monument –

Beside him lay the remains of Adam Clarke

and a few steps around the corner we found Whitfield's Chapel into which we went + into the Pulpit ﹏. In the corridor we found a fine original portrait of Whitfield [Whitefield]– He died in Newbury port –Mass + his remains rest in a vault under (Mr Stearns)(that was) a Church wh. has a Whis–pering Gallery in it. I saw them many years ago and took the skull in my hands – a liberty that should never be allowed with the sainted dead –. Opposite the Wesleyan Chapel is Bunhill field's Cemetery – Where rest the remains of John Bunyan Isaac Watts Mrs Wesley, (Mother of John + Charles) and Defoe. author of Robinson Crusoe – sometimes called Alexander Selkirk ﹏

On the following Wednesday we attended the consecration of a new monument to John Bunyan at Bunhill Fields – where Lord Thaftsbury presided + made an interesting speech ﹏ also Rev. Mr Spurgeon whom I like exceedingly ﹏.

19 " th Monday

Hus. + I visited Regents park ﹏ we were both very tired when we reached there and did not enjoy the Zoological Gardens as we should under other circumstances – + as we shd. had we not just been to Crystal Palace —.

20 " th Tuesday – Westminster Abbie

We visited this ancient structure entering at "Poet's Corner". Two weeks before this, we had entered it an opposite part while Divine Worship was being held, and the effect on my mind I can never tell ﹏ It is unlike St. Paul's – not less grand perhaps, but more of the beautiful and the awe inspiring, as the light dimly falls on you, from the stained glass windows, and you looked on the worshipping assembly, and hear the chanting of the choir with the heavy notes of the organs – and then cast your eye around the walls and notice the marble forms erect – as monuments to the departed but more especially as you gaze on numerous Effigies (forms of the dead full length, laid horizontally on tombs that contain the original) are you impressed with un utterable feelings those never experienced before — Man's genius has indeed made it wonderful ﹏ wonderful in its architecture — wonderful in its finish. The touch of time on the Edifice enters your soul ﹏and Death's trophies gathered from crowned heads, and the Kingdom's Nobility liing buried about you, all conspire to fill the mind with new emotions ﹏.

On this morng. we entered at the Poet's corner and comd. looking for familiar names. There we found tablets on monuments to Ben. JohnsonMiltonShakespare, Goldsmith, T. Cambell, R. Southy, E. Spencer – [ink blot] Ge DraitonChauncer — + many other Poets – also of Lord Macauley the Historian ﹏.

Westminister Abbie – May 20 " th

The Abbie is nearly opposite the Houses of Parliament – which stand on the banks of Thames River – The old Abbie is said to have been built in 604 by Sibert – king of the East Saxons – It appears this Abbie was nearly destroyed when Edward the Confessor visited Rome and was induced to build a Monastery in honor of St. Petre – which he did on the spot of the old one or perhaps connecting it with the old one + dedicated it in 1065 ﹏ on which day he was taken sick which, illness terminated his life + in a few days his remains were deposited in the Chapel with great pomp. There were seasons after this that it was suffered to go to partial ruin, and then sovereigns would arise that would repair and add to its former beauty ﹏. There are some 9 or 10 Chapels ﹏ where repose — the dead from Edward the Confessor down for centuries ﹏ In the Chapel of Henry 7 " th I found a monument to "Mary Stuart Queen of Scotts," erected by her son James I. when he came to the Throne – He succeedid Queen Elizabeth who imprisoned "Mary Stuart Queen of Scotts for some 17 years + finally had her beheaded ﹏ in the Northhamptonshire Feb. 8– 1587 from which James I. brot. had the remains privately brot. to the Abbie under the superintendance of the Dean of Westminister. In the same Chapel the Royal Vault where are the remains of Charles II. died 1685 – William III. Died 1702 + Mary his Consort who died 1694 – + Queen Anne 1714 – In the nave of the same chapel is another Royal Vault where this Majestis George II. + Queen Caroline + several of the Royal family.

Westminister Abbie

Here too is the magnificent tomb of Henry 7 " th + Elizabeth his Queen – the last of the House of York who wore the English Crown — Near these is a monument to the Duke De Montpensier whose remains are beneath – descended from the Kings of France 2 d son of the Duke of Orleans + Brother to Louis Phillip by whom the monument was erected – Died 18 " th May –1807– aged 31. An Exile from his country but recd. with Hospitality by the Eng. Nation" and allowed to rest in this asylum for Kings." In the North Aisle of the same Chapel is a monument to Queen [s over a line] Elizabeth erected by James I. her succesor – who died 1602 aged 70 – and who reigned 45 years — Queen Mary whose reign proceded that of Quen Elizabeth is interred under the Same Monument – At the farther End of this is a vault containing the remains of James I. + his Queen Anne (Daug. of Fredk. II. of Denmark. James reigned over Scotland 59 many years + our Eng.22 as says the guide– near hers is a vault containing what is supposed to be the bodies of the Princes Henry V + Richard Duke of York (children smothered in the Tower by their Uncle Richard III. After being hidden 19. yrs in the rubbish of the tower stairs then recovered by Charles II. + deposited away the relics of their predesessors —.

Abbie Continued

Chapel of St. Edward is another of great interest the shrine of St. Ed. stands in the centre of the Chapel + was erected by Henry III. in 1269 – St. Ed. died 1065. Pope Alexander III. caused his name to be placed in the catalogue of Saints. In this chapel are more Kings + Queens restings then in any other – Here too are the Coronation Chairs . The most ancient of them is made to enclose the stone (which is reported to be Jacob's Pillar) brot. with regalia from Scotland by Edward I. offerid St. Edward's shrine after he had been successful in several battles in Scotland – In this chair all the reigning sovereigns have been crowned since Edward I. The other chair was made for Queen Mary II. The Chair is taken out and placed before the Altar behind which they now stand + covered with gold tissue when the coronation takes place — After looking at these famous chairs the party with the verger passed the other side of the shrine when all of a sudden the verger turned back + exclaimed "I shd'nt have thot.﹏ you wld. have done that the moment my eye was off from you"– I looked back + lo!!! there was my Husband just looking up the railing that enclosed the coronation chair –He had been + taken a seat in it tho. I imagine it was a short sitting ﹏ When we told our guide outside of the Abbie he exclaimed almost with horror that he did'nt suppose one in 10,000 did it.

Continued

In the North Aisle of the church are deposited the remains of Thomas F Buxton + William Wilberforce ═ colaborors for the overthrow of slavery in the British Dominians and they both lived to see it accomplished — To each are seperate Monuments — That of Wilberforce is a statue of him on a pedas–tal – expression of great peace –.

May 22 d Tunnel

A clear cool morng. after going to Holborn about clothes for Hus. we took cab for London Bridge where we went on little Steamer which soon put us down in the vicinity of Thames Tunnel ﹏ Soon we were making our descent by winding stairs – The opening or circle for the stairs is quite roomy and light. There was some one below playing a French Horn that dissipated what un pleasant feeling hung about the descent. The pictures I have seen of it are very correct. inthe The Tunnel is lighted with gas. There are two tunnels, but only one of them open + lighted. They unite wrapping on the north + Rotherhithe on the South of the Thames ﹏. It is only for foot passengers – Toll 1 penny. It was comd. on the so. side in June 24". 1824 under Sir J. Burnst Engineer ﹏ It was a work of great magnitude as well as danger. The work was effected by means of a powerful apparatus of iron designated a "Shield" wh. consisted of 12 great frames, lying close to each other; each frame 22 ft. high + 3 ft. wide; each frame had 3 divisions, thus presenting 36 chambers or cells for the workmen. Powerful as this was great danger attended the excavation from the effect of the tides on some portion of the strata in the bed of the river – By Apr. 30" 1827 the tunnel had advanced 400 ft. and with the double archways was substantially completed in brickwork in 10 months. On May 18"/27 + in Jay 28 1828 the River broke in + filled the tunnel in less than 10 minutes, + the rush the water made caused so great a current of air as to put out the lights + Hampton Courtd Tunnel when 6 of the workmen were unable to extricate themselves + were drowned – For some distance Mr Brummel (Jr.) struggled in total darkness + the rush of the water carried him up the shaft this break occurred 600 ft from the shaft, within 25ft. of the channel of the river – leaving 700ft still to be executed — No less than 4000 tons of soil, principally clay in bags, were required to fill the chasam. When the tunnel was cleared of the water then the structure was found in a sound state. From this time the work was suspended 7 years when it was against comd. + continued till completed and opened for foot passengers on March 25" 1843.

Length of Tunnel 1200ft. – width 38 ft. 22ft. 6 inches in height ﹏ Total cost £ 468,000 or $2340,000

24 " th May.

Saturday we took guide (John Wittle)and went by Great South Rail into Houses of Parliament. It was open for the inspection of visitors and went thro. the open rooms ﹏ I will only briefly notice them, and refer to the guide book — The Building is magnificent in its externally + internal structure + finish becoming the reason for which it is founded. The Royal Gallery leading from the Queen's Robing Room to the House of Lords is 110ft long, 45 ft wide + 45ft high. On the opining of Parliment seats are raised on either side of this room for ladies the Public enter and see the Queen as she passes thro. on to the Princes Chamber or as it is otherwise called Parliment Houses. May 24 – 1862 Victoria Hall where some of the Lords are in waiting to receive Her Majesty and aid her into the House of Lords— a is the Robing Room B. is the

This drawing is rectangular and is about half the width of the page. It is a diagram showing the royal gallery and how it connects the Queen's Robing Room with the House of Lords. Eliza Wheaton writes the letter "a" inside of a square room to the left of the Royal Gallery representing the Robing Room. The letter "B" is written in a square room to the right of the Royal Gallery representing the waiting hall or Prince's chamber. The letter "C" is written upon a sky-view version drawing of a half-moon representing the Throne which is right next to the square room of "B". The letter "i" is written upon a drawing of the "woolsack" which is the seat of the Lord High Chancellor, who presides over the House of Lords marked "D". Also in the drawing are benches drawn by small, short lines suggesting that the Lords sit in front of and to the left of the Lord High Chancellor.
waiting hall or Princes Chamber –C. is the the Throne ﹏ which is elevated by three steps covered with carpet of richest velvet– of bright scarlet + the pattern composed of roses + lions alternately ﹏ A gold cold. fringe borders the carpet. The canopy to the Throne is divided into three compartments. The central one is much higher than the others, for Her Majesty. That on her right hand is for the Prince of Wales and that on the left is for the Prince Consort – Now forever vacated by him—The panneling pa back of this compartment is most exquisite executed so is the state chair or throne for description see guide Bk. i Is the woolsack – a seat for the Lord High Chancellor who presides over the House of Lords (marked "D" —.) Why it ever had that name I have not able to learn — It is a seat perhaps 16 in. high – 5ft long and 22 inches wide –stuffed + covered with crimson scarlet cloth — and in midway of the seat in length + breadth is a little back elevated about 6 or 8 inches high + 12 long —.

Some of the Frescoing in the different rooms interested me very much ﹏ among wh. were the Meeting of Wellington + Blucher at the battle of Waterloo — + the embarkation of our Pilgrim fathers on board the May Flower

Hampton Court —

24 " th After a hasty look at the Parliment Houses John Whittle guided us to Hampton Court Palace – on the northern bank of the Thames – 12 miles west from Hyde Park

Cardinal Wolsey at the summit of his power conceived the idea of building this palace which when completed he did not long enjoy, before he gave it to Henry 8" to save his head who had become jealous of such magnificence that surpassed Royalty — This Palace was erected in the 15 " th century –

Henry 8" took posession of it –+ here began the weal + war of Royalty in this Palace ﹏ the amount of the latter we cannot well estimate ﹏ the guide speaks of Edward 6 " th being born here 12 " th Oct 1537 and his Mother Jane Seymore (wife of Henry 8 " th ) only survived his birth but a few days –. On the day of the marriage Henry 8 " th to Jane Seymore, Anne Bolynn His 2d Queen was executed at the Tower — Two other Queens at least Anne of Cleaves 4 " th wife + Catherine Howard 5 " th wife shared the same fate of Anne Bolynn ﹏ He was a monster of cruelty ﹏ Edward 6 " th his son became to the throne at the age of 9 + died at 16 – a youth of piety + amiability ﹏ His cousin Jane Grey succeeded him + reigned 10 days + there deposed and subsequently beheaded — Hampton Court Palace 24 " th May Elizabeth being Queen this Palace was occupied by her and exhibited scenes of great festivity as in the days of Henry 8 " th – James I. and on to George 2 d the reigning Sovereigns resided here – more or less – but George 2d was the last to occupy it – It is now occupied by a "decayed gentry" to some extent – about 500 persons here. But the state apartments are as they formerly were for Exhibition, and I gained an idea of Royalty that I had not, when entering the Palace. After ascending the stair case and noticing the frescoing we entered the King's guard chamber 60 by 37 ft + 30 ft. in height– the walls of wh. had some paintings and portions of them covd by arms of various sorts arranged in figures – On leaving wh. we entered "the Kings first Pres–ne͈ ence Chamber then to "the Audience Chamber" ne͈ there to the King's Drawing Room – then to King Wm. 3d Bed Room – in wh. last is placed the state bed – of Queen Charlotte ceiling in fresco represent night + morng.> and There are various articles of furniture suitable for such a room beside being hung with Portraits of Charles IId court and other paintings —. + ne͈ where is a canopy represent one which covered the throne ﹏ There were in this + the other rooms massive Chandeliers made of solid silver – which with the beautiful cut glass presented great richness —. The furniture to considerable extent was left in the rooms – all the walls coverd with paintings many Hampton Court of which were from celebrated ancient Painters ﹏. + or cross From the King's Bed Room we entered the Kings Dressing Room the ceiling of which as are all the others painted in fresco by Verrio — From this we enter the Kings waiting closet – then to Queen Mary's closet from which we enter her Majesty's Gallery – a room of large extent and containing some fine + very old portraits –. From this we enter the Queen's Drawing Room – the walls of which were hung with Paintings by West . From Each of these Rooms are most enchanting views of the grounds ﹏

From the Queens Drawing Room we enter the Queens Audience Chamber — in which Queen Mary's State Canopy of rich damask silk still remains —. The walls covered with paintings + ceiling frescoed ﹏ From this we enter the "Public dining Hall", where doubtless have been seated of greatest festivities ﹏. The paintings here as I remember them were of less interest than in the preceding rooms — From this "Ding. Hall we passed on to "the Prince of Whales Presence Chamber" "to the Prince of Wales Drawing Room" to the "Prince of Wales Bed room " – into the "Ante Room" to "the Queen's Private Chapel" – then into the "Closet near the Chapel" opening into "the Private Dining Room" in" wh. are now placed, the state Beds of King Wm. 3d + his Queen Mary: also the Bed used by King George 2d where he resided in this Palace".

24 " th May – Hampton Court Palace

From the Private Ding. Room we pass into a closet opening into the Queens Private Chamber – then to the King's Private Dressing Room, which was hung with tapestry, representing the Battle of Solebay. Here also were fine Old Dlf Vases brot. to Eng. by Wm 3d In the centre of the room is a very fine Marble Bust of a Negro, supposed to be a favorite servant of his Majesty the walls covered with paintings as are all the rooms "thro. wh. we have passed — From this we enter George 2 d's private chamber– from which passing thro. a closet we enter a large room containing "Cartoons by Raphel" designed about the year 1520 according to the Orders of Pope Leo.X. and are a sires of subjects taken from the life of our Savior + the Acts of the apostles — They were sent to the famous Manufactory Arras (Flanders to be copied into Tapestry in her sets – one to decorate the Vatican + the other a present to Henry 8". "They cost between 60 + 70 thousand crowns of gold." They are very large — The 1rst represents Death of Amania* 2d "Elymas the Sorcerer" . 3 d "Petre + John at the Beautiful Gate ." 4 " th "Miraculous Draft of fishes ." 5 " th "Paul + Barnabas at Lystra" 6 " th Paul preaching at Athens – 7 " th "Christ's Charge to Peter." The seven cover the Walls of large Room + are gazed upon with intense interest by Artists — They are painted on sheets of paper presenting the appearance of one large sheet –.

From this we pass into an "Ante Room" to "the Portrait Gallery" on to "the Queen's Stair Case" thro. – Continued to the Queen's Guard Chamber – thro. an Ante═ Room to "the Queen's Presence Chamber" to the "Great Hall" a splendid gothic Hall, designed by Wolsey + finished by Henry 8" – It is 106ft. long – 40 ft. wide + sixty feet high –. The roof is very elaborately carved + hung richly decorated with arms + badges of Henry 8" –. This was finished when Ann Boleyn was in the height of favor ﹏ It was used as a Theatre during the reigns of Elizabeth + James I. also by Georg –d it was filled up and used as a Theatre + hw were first acted some of Shakespeare's plays — During the reign of George 4 " th the Parish of Hampton obtained per–mission to fit it up for divine Service during the rebuilding of their church –

These high walls are covered with fine specimen of Arras tapestry in 8 compartments The 1.st represents "God appearing to Abraham," 2d "Birth of Isaac." 3d Abraham sending his servant to seek a wife for Isaac–" 4 " th Egyptians sending away Abram. + Sar. with Gifts – 5 " th Abram. entertaining three Angels – 6 " th Abram. purchasing the care of Mac–pelah – 7" Abram. + Lot parting — 8" Abram. offe. up Isaac . At the End of this Hall is the "With Drawing Room" which is also hung with tapestry + pictures making it a place of interest — This closes the tour of apartments open to the Public + we return + descend to the court from which opens the Gardens – which with the wil–derness and Palace are 3 mls. in extent – The Palace covers 8 acres ﹏. The grounds are very beautiful

Kew Gardens +c.

We saw the the famous Blk. Hamburgh grape vine that last season bore 1400 lbs grapes + some seasons has borne 2500 bunches — After strolling about the grounds we past out to Bushy Park opposite + took omnibus for Kew Gardens in Richmond – which we found very interesting – but we had attempted too much for one day and the green Houses were closed before we entered them. Near one of them we saw "Mary Princess of Cambridge" walking – She is about 30 yrs of age I shd. think – a fleshy wholesome looking lady — She is sister to the Duke of Cambridge who resides in London – She + her Mother we the Duchess of Cambridge reside near the Gardens ﹏ Shis is cousin to the Queen, Victoria. ﹏ This was saturday Eve. and we returned by R.R. a thoroughly tired party.

25 " th

we went to hear Mr. Spurgeon – It is a rich priviledge to hear him – Text Deut. 32–9–Lam. 3ḏ –24. Eve. we went to Trevor Chapel to hear Mr Staturn (Epis) a handsome and apparently a vain man.

27 " th

arrived letters from Martha + George – bringing joyful news of Victories ﹏ but of her health + that of some of the neighbors it is sad – she has raised blood + Mr West + Mr Hunt are quite low –. Poor Mrs Story too, is even a greater sufferer then when we left home.

28 " th

We went to Madam Tussaud's Rooms– filled with life like wax figures — The Guide Bk. Mad. Tussaud's Rooms. will do more justice to them then I possibly can — I enjoyed them exceedingly — Saw many pieces of furniture, articles of toilet + of Dress, Carriages +c. that were Napoleon 1rst – There was his war coach in which he went to Russia, and to the Battle of Waterloo when it was taken by Wellington – It had every imaginable convenience — A place for Sleeping on small cot– for eating + writing – It was no larger then many of English Nobility use – There too was the coach he used at the time of his coronation, both of which I took seats in ﹏ There was another he used at St. Helena+ which was the last one he ever rode in ﹏.

29 " th Thursday

we went out by Great West. R. to Windsor Castle ﹏ 22 mls. from London + 14 miles from Hampton Court Palace. It was an unforable* day for us – notice having appeared in the papers that it would be the last day for the Palace to be opened, as Her Majesty was expected to return from Balmoral on the following day — Consequently, multitudes of strangers in London like ourselves, were intent on improving this opportunity for visiting it the Palace, it being the home of the Queen, usually from Oct. to February. I am fully unprepared to give a just account or description of the Castle for two reasons — one reason, there was such a croud that Windsor Castle – May 29" we could not get a good view of the rooms and the Guide seemed in a hurry somewhat, to take us from our room to another, tho. he was exceedingly courteous, and ready to answer questions – but with these disadvantages I did not take time to look at the different views from the several rooms as I now wish I had — But from those I did look from, they opened into the court + presented nothing but stow for traverse and battlements ﹏

The second reason why I cannot do justice to the description is that I saw it under great dissappointment ﹏ I had no thot. of seeing a Castle – True it was called so, but then I supposed it was not – but a Palace of great beauty with extensive Parks + lawns with flocks resting upon them, as about Buckingham Palace – all bespeaking repose and beauty — But instead of that, the gray towers with its strong battlements loomed up before me bespeaking any thing but peace in its erection ﹏ or even in its present posession, as two Regiments of soldiers are stationed about the Castle, tho. only a small portion are visible (from any one point) to act as Sentinels ﹏. But as I entered the enclosure I could not divest myself of the feeling that we were in a Fortress, and that the Queen might live there it seemed more like a prisoner than a Queen – who was thus guarded ﹏. There was the mounted cannon – and the embrazures + under over George 4 " th 's Gateway were apertures for pouring down melted lead on the besieging enemy.

The fortress or castle was commenced by William the Conqueror soon after he usurped the throne, he regarding it us a favorable position for military defence ﹏ subsequent Kings enlarged, strengthened + beautified it till it has become the massive pile it is ﹏. Our guide tell s us that it has been a favorite residence with the sovereigns.

We approached the door that led to the state apartments when our gent –deliverd up the Ticket of Admission + recording his name we passed on to "Queen's Audience Chamber" where a gentlemenly guide was awaiting us + explained the pictures — The ceiling was in fresco by Verrio and the walls were decorated with the finest specimens of Goblin Holbein? Tapestry up—. Queen Esther + Mordecai ═ also several Portraits. From this room we passed into the vandyck Room, formerly called the Ball Room – The room is embellished by paintings from this artist – Van dyck— From this we passed on to the State ante Room – Queen's Drawing Room where are Paintings by Luccareli– the finest specimens of this great master — Windsor Castle The hangings are of crimson silk damask upon wh. are displayed the Royal Arms of Wm. 4" + Queen Adelaide – From this we entered the State Ante Room. Ceiling frescoed by Verrio– several pieces of Tapestry on the Walls– + carvings in wood by Grimling Gibbons of Fish,game, Flowers, fruit +c In the Recess over the chimney piece is a painting on Glass of George III. in his coronation robes. by JoshReynolds–

Thence to the Grand Stair Case – on to the Grand vestibule 47 ft.long 28 ft. wide + 45 ft. wide high – in wh. were suits of armour and various military articles – also a curiously trained root or vine supposed to be rosetree from China ﹏ From this we passed to the Waterloo Chamber or Grand Dining room – 98 ft. long 45 ft. high + 47 ft. broad – which is the Depository for the portraits of eminent men– soveriegns, military commanders who were connected with Battle of Waterloo — In this room King Wm. 4 " th gave dinners in honor of the Waterloo Victory – + here too he was laid in State – The Paintings are nearly all by Sir Thomas Laurence

From this we passed to the "Presence Chamber" or Grand Reception Room — wh. is 90 ft. long 33 ft. high 34 ft. broad – A Magnificent Gothic window, filled with plate glass, forms almost the entire north end – of the room opening on the park + adjacent county (as the guide says) – but wh. I did not look at – from the crowd + hurry ﹏ + desire to see what was within – The furniture is splendid – solidly grandt gilt + covered with crimson damask – 4 exceedingly rich chandeliers are suspended – composed or– molic – interspersed with cutglass, branches + pendants — The walls are hung – with fine specimens of Gobelin Tapestry The history of Jason + the ["Golden"inserted b/c of hole] fleece ""/>

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From the Presence Chamber – we came to St. George's, The Grand Banqueting Hall, 200 ft. long, 34 ft. broad + 32 ft. high ﹏ Its dimensions are princely and the doors, windows +c are finished in oak – There are 13 windows interspersed between wh. on the walls are armorial bearings of all the Knight of the Garter from the institution of the Order down to the present time – an elapse of 500 years – On the opposite side from the windows are Portraits of the last eleven soveriegns of England beginning at James I. + extending to George 4 " th —At the Eastern end of the Hall is the Music Gallery – beneath which is the soveriegns throne the ascent to wh. is by Oak steps – The furniture is of oak covered with scarlet plush – The chair of State is also of oak richly carved, in style similar to the coronation chair at Westminster Abbie.

The Guard Chamber is 78 ft. long 21 feet wide, . at 1 front end to the other one end, 26 ft. at the other + 31 ft. high. This room was filled with the usual weapons of war, armours +c +c — Also several busts – among wh. was one of the Duke of Wellington – one of Lord Nelson. The beautiful silver shield inlaid with gold presented by Francis of France to Henry 8" wh. revolves on a pivot over the chimney piece – is now exhibition at the World's Fair here in the City ﹏.

From there we went to the " Queen's Presence Chamber ﹏ The Frescoing is beautiful and the walls are hung with 4 splendid specimens of Gobelin Tapestry . being a continuation of the History of Queen Esther + Mordecai —

Windsor Castle

It would seem the room was filled up in the reign of Charles II – + for his Queen Catherine ﹏ There are several portraits – some of them full length.

From these state apartments we descended to the yard, and then ascended the Round Tower – from the summit of wh. you can overlook the surrounding country ﹏. It is very fine ﹏ Eton College is but a little way off – less than a mile I shd. think from the Castle –. Here the nobility have educated their sons –.

Our guide pointed out to us a little house wh. he said was the birth place of Wm. Penn founder of Pensylvania U.S.A. ﹏. How correct he was I cannot say. – From this survey we went to St. Georges Chapel where in our part we found the remains of the lamented Princess Charlotte – A beautiful monument was there over her remains

1862 – Continent — July 18 " th [vertical mark] Friday Morng.

David E. Holman with Hus. and myself left our rooms 72 Sloan St. London for London Bridge Station + took Tickets for Paris – There was a great rush of people, but we succeeded in getting into 1rst Class Car for Folkstown . + Bologne – at F. some 83 mls. fr. Lon. took steamer to cross straits of Dover to Bologne – wh. took 2 hours in crossing – I prepared myself on the floor of cabin before the steamer left her moorings – as the sight of piles of white basons admonished me wht. I might expect – As soon as we steamed off the stomachs of those who were up– began in great numbers to show them disgust at Neptune's mode of procedure. One after another was led to Cabin and prostrated on the floor and were very sick – But I lay quiet and when the boat ard. at B. I was well as tho. I had been resting on a lounge at home. Not so with Hus. He took lunch, and kept on deck but was very sick + had to lay down with great numbers there + given his lunch to the fishes — at B. took Bus for station – passing thro. streets of France Here Napoleon 1. attempted the invasion ofEngland with an army of 180,000 soldiers Here too to combine with fleets he had built constructed + unite with Holland + spo but Lord Nelson with Lord Keith + Sir Robt Calden presented the junction of Nap's fleets and Ld. Nelson defeated them at Trafalgar– a mile from the town is a Colonial to Nap commenting this of the Event – began by his soldi in 1804 the first stone being laind by Marshal soult – but but was discontinued by the withdrawal of the troops – + Under Louis 18" it was resumed to Commemorate the restoration of the Bourbons – but rising to the Revolution of July 1830 it was determined to make it the monument first designed – + 1841 was dedicated as a monument to Nap. + a bronze statue of him surmounts it – I think Nap. 3 was imprisoned here for his premature attempt to take the throne in 1840. –

our luggage was registerd + went thro. to P. before Cus. House Officers examined it – we resumed our seats in the cars + as I had prayed for traveling companins that cld. speak our language as well as the French so it they came – a very pleasant gent + lady – (Eng) – who went thro. to P. A Paris Station where we ard. at 8 1/2 Eve. we found the superintendant spoke Eng. + helped us thro. the ordeal of getting luggage thro. Custom H. Off. + put us into cab for the Hotel d'Lille + d Albion – It was a long drive + showed us something of Paris in the Eve. On arg. at our Hotel we found a waiter that spoke good old Saxon to our joy – we soon were hous keeping in our own room and at rest for the night — 19 " th Sat. morng. found Hus. feeble so we did but little – but look out Tuiliries + Grounds – + Place de. laConcorde wh. unites the Tuilires with Champ Elysees the grounds are exceedingly beautiful – gardens of flowers– open promenades bordered with orange + other shrubs by alternating with the fully shaded groves tht. wld. seat thousands – in comfortable chairs that. are bt for 2 or 3 sons – In Place de la Concorde de is the Obelisk of Luxor from Egypt wh. is one of two Obelisks tht. stood before the Temple of Thebes when they were erected 1550 yrs before Christ by Rhames III known in history as the great Sesostris – These two monoliths were given by Mohamed Ali; viceroy of Egypt, to the French govt. in consideration of crn. favor shown to Egpt. Gov in forming Arsenal + Naval Establishment in Alexandria – but only one was removed – This Obelisk is formed of the finest red syenite, + coved on each side with hieroglyphics making 1600 characters – Height 72 ft – 3 in – bottom of base 7ft 6 in – at top 5 ft. 4 in – wght. 500,000 pounds + took 3 years to transport it to France – It stands on a single block of gray granite with 5 block, of the same for the of wh. the plynth is formed – 2 beautiful fountain are this obelisk — In the distanc we saw the Triumphal Arch Comd. by Nap.1. + finishd by Louis Phil. Perhaps there is nothing to equal to it in the world the views from this place – I never in any City –

Returg we went to Maurice Hotel to look for American Names,, but found none we knew – since learned tht other Carpenters family left this morng. for Geneva –. We were soon overtaken by a Mr Smith of U.S.A. but now a resident of Paris, + Sexton to American Chapel – He accompanied us to Monroe's where Americans record their names –

P.M. Hus. + I went to