[Farmer John]

Two days to docking, the cargo has been entertaining and learned, we will all be better people for having mixed with these ladies of high moral standing and erudite knowledge.

One or two of the crew have been a little giggly because they were unused to mixing with female company.

I have been slightly alarmed at the amount of money I have lost to them at Poker, but that is my foolishness and they have agreed to take the money in yearly payments. This is now reflected in my will and passes as a liability to my descendants.

We will miss their unfailing cheerfulness, it can be rather wearing at times, but they have observed the ban on passengers on the bridge so those in the know have had a refuge from the constant hymn singing and the clash of rosary beads.

We can replenish our draw down on Rum from my special reserves, the cigars are not a great loss, they never got the very best, the spittoons will be removed when the passengers leave, they were at best aspirational.