Francis MacDonald Journal * Facsimile and Transcription
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if you were nicking out little holes about half an inch square < along the top of the screen > the danger of being smothered would be obviated. I feel the want 5 of ventilation very much altho[ugh] we have a port hole for the ad- mission of fresh air, and altho[ugh] our cabin door has never been closed night or day since I came 10 on board. In your case it would be shut every night which would make matters worse. I would also advise you to wear drawers. Take with you as many as you 15 would require on your voyage, as neither washing nor drying, far less ironing can be well done on board a ship. Take a box and put into it all that 20 you think you will require on the voyage. It will be very cold so be sure you take plenty of warm clothes. Put in the box [End of Page 11]
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