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S.S. “America”
150 hands on board 380 ft. long
52 ft. wide
32 ft. deep
San Francisco
Arose early and after breakfast went out into the city for a short walk. Enjoyed it very much, for the morning was lovely and everything seemed so charming. Returned to the “American Exchange” and packed my baggage. At 10 A.M. went on board the S.S. “America”. Went into my berth-room and turned over to Psalm 46. Then asked God to guide and keep me all the way. A Mr. Gunn with whom I stayed a few days called on me, so too Mr. Condit and Mr. Loomis — The signal being given, guns fired, our ship slowly moved out to sea. There were many ‘good byes’, waving of handkerchiefs etc. but I remained below, for from that large crowd ashore, not one familiar face was to be seen, not one turning his eyes on this poor self. A continent lay between me and my native land. Why sh’d I go on deck? Rather shut my door, and now O God my only hope and strength keep me, and bring me safely to China.