The Mayflower and Her Log; July 15, 1620-May 6, 1621 — Volume 6 by Azel Ames
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SATURDAY, July 29/Aug. 8 Lying at Quay, Southampton. Some of the passengers transferred from SPEEDWELL and some to her. Master Christopher Martin chosen by passengers their "Governour" for the voyage to order them by the way, see to the disposing of their pro visions, etc. Master Robert Cushman chosen "Assistant." The ship ready for sea this day, but obliged to lie here on account of leakiness of consort, which is forced to retrim. Ship has now 90 passengers and consort 30. SUNDAY, July 30/Aug. 9 Lying at Southampton. MONDAY, July 31/Aug. 10 Lying at Southampton. Letters received for passengers from Holland. One from the Leyden Pastor [Robinson] read out to the company that came from that place. TUESDAY, Aug. 1/Aug. 11 Lying at anchor at Southampton. SPEEDWELL retrimmed a second time to overcome leakiness. WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2/Aug. 12 Lying at anchor at Southampton. Master |
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