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The Rhode Islander
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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Letter from officer on US frigate Columbia off Highlands of Navesink, March 16, 1842, reports enduring strong gales, praises ship's performance and captain, highlights temperance principles with hot coffee substitute, hopes other navy vessels adopt.
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off the Highlands of Navesink, March 16, 1842:
"We have had ten days of strong and heavy gales of wind, during which time we have put our gallant ship to the test; and truly she is a noble craft. Our captain, is a perfect gentleman; and you must know that we are sailing upon the temperance principle, from the captain down to the smallest boy on board. We give as a substitute hot coffee to the watch when they come on deck in the night, and we find they like this exceedingly. I sincerely hope that the rest of the vessels of our Navy will follow the noble example set them by the officers and crew of the Columbia; for I am now convinced that the sailors in our Navy do
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Off The Highlands Of Navesink
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March 16, 1842
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ship performed well in gales; crew satisfied with temperance practices including hot coffee substitute.
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Extract of letter from officer on US frigate Columbia describing ten days of strong gales testing the ship, praising the captain as a gentleman, noting operation on temperance principles from captain to smallest boy, substituting hot coffee for watch at night, and hoping other navy vessels follow the example.