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May 18, 1856
The daily water ration was reduced due to the slow progress of the ship.

Company Journal
Strong breezes from the W.N.W. ends with strong gales from the N.W. 10 p.m. tacked south. Meeting held on deck at 3 p.m. addressed by Prest. Willie and Elder M. Atwood. On account of contrary winds, it was deemed advisable that a lesser quantity of water be served out and a vote was taken which was unanimous that 2 quarts instead of 3 qts. be the quantity for each adult until we get into warm weather. On account of the numbers on board it was deemed advisable that they cook but twice a day, and the passengers agreed to come on deck from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It was voted that Tuesday next [May 20] be set apart for fasting and prayer before the Lord.

Bar. 29.76. Lat. 47.49. Long. 38.0. Distance 138 miles.