| Description | He went to the docks yesterday with Harry and saw the ship and the Captain; afterwards he saw the owner Mr Sprott and asked him to take £20 which he refused; he settled at 30 guineas and the indentures are to be signed tomorrow morning; the ship starts at Wednesday at 3; it goes first to Australia then may go to San Francisco before returning; he can see clearly that Harry should do well if he likes; Harry needs a dress uniform and a few other things which the Captain says he must have; Minnie goes with Harry to the City tomorrow to make purchases. |