Did not sleep much till after four in consequence of the ship rolling so
much. Most truly delighted to find that we had had favourable wind since
eleven, and now with this wind from N.E. which is likely to be more
permanent we may fully expect to get in to-morrow. About ten there came
on a heavy squall which settled into a stiff breeze, so that it became
necessary to take in a good deal of sail; a larger sea broke over than
any I had yet seen. About two it lessened and the sail was again
increased. After dinner, about five, the delightful word "Land" was
announced which made us all truly delighted. Immediately I went on deck
and was just able to discern the shore of Long Island. What a most
agreeable contrast; only this morning a greater sea broke over the ship
than I had seen before, and now at six we are sailing in smooth water.
After the first transports of joy on seeing land, my feelings became
saddened by the recollection of never again beholding my dear father,
and these no doubt will be my sensations when I get back to my native
land. Another most glorious sunset, a cloud covering the upper part of
the low coast of Long Island, the lower part of the sun's disk made it
have the appearance of a bright line for several seconds with beautiful
clouds above, equal to any Italian sky I have beheld.