Thomas Keir diary - 28 November 1863 entry [National Library Micro-MS-0837]

Saturday 28th Nov 1863

Slept very well last night, morning wet
and rained all forenoon very heavy. feel
very well today, and taking my meat
well. the wind is still unfavourable
we are consequently ta/c\king from east
to west. spoke two vessels during
the day. had brose[1] for supper we
are all well and hearty.

STANDARDISED

Saturday 28th November 1863

Slept very well last night. Morning wet, and rained all forenoon very heavily. Feel very well today, and taking my meat well. The wind is still unfavourable, we are consequently tacking from east to west. Spoke two vessels during the day. Had brose for supper, we are all well and hearty.

HENRY SCHOFIELD DIARY

Nov 28th – v wet

Had a good night’s rest. For dinner beef and rice. Saw 2 ships, 1 was homeward bound.

Notes

  1. brose: A Scottish dish made by mixing boiling water or milk with oatmeal or peasemeal, and adding salt and butter. [The Online Scots Dictionary]

Further reading

Traditional Brose recipe from David McCarlie, Hamlyn’s Of Scotland (hamlynsoats.co.uk)

Thomas Keir