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children, and near relatives, seemed to me a privi- lege almost invaluable. 5th Month, 30th. I spent this day with my wife and children, in the family of my kind relatives; and so pleasant it was to me, that it was like the addition of one day to me being in the world. 5th Month, 31st. This morning my wife and children, with part of cousin B.'s family, and M. M. of Rochdale, accompanied me on board the Laura, then lying about a mile from Liverpool near the Cheshire shore. As our boat passed by the Princess, a ship of war, then lying in the Mersey, we were a little entertained by the ship's crew being ordered to man the rigging, just as we were along side of them. In a few moments after the word of command was given, the shrouds of every mast appeared covered with seamen, from the deck to the heads of the masts; having the ap- pearance of three lofty pyramids; each beginning with a file of men at the bottom, and finishing at the top with a single individual. After spending about an hour, and taking some refreshment on board the Laura, we all returned safe to Liverpool, where I slept this night. 1st of 6th Month, 1804. The wind becoming more favorable, we received orders to be ready to go on board again in the evening; so I again took leave of my wife and children; but as I had