everyone is happier now that things have been set to order and weâve begun doing some cooking. I was able to help out quite a bit in this area, as I used to be a cook on my grandfatherâs ship. I set about to help organize the tasks and shifts as I understand how to cook for a large group of people at once.
J. A. GibneyâJanuary 27, 1865
The spirits of the sailors working aboard the Osceolo were lifted by the changes made to the ship, in particular the quality of meals the women served. Some of the men commented that it was the âfinest food offered up on the vessel since it was first set in the ocean.â
The âbrides,â as the shipâs crew referred to them, were not satisfied with simply improving the freighter cosmetically but sought to clean things up socially as well. They prohibited the crew from drinking alcohol, and demanded that they bathe regularly and observe the Sabbath along with them. At Archer Bentonâs strong urging, the sailors reluctantly agreed.
The shipâs captain presided over the first Sunday service. He delivered a message about Moses leading the Israelites to the Promised Land. Although rough waters and seasickness kept many women away from the worship time, the sermon ended with a few ladies singing a traditional hymn.
For two weeks the schooner was violently tossed about by relentless waves, and more brides fell ill. Cold winter winds that whipped across the boughs kept them all below deck. Constance Ranney was one of the ladies who longed to relieve her suffering with a walk across the shipâs deck.
Oh, to feel a breeze across my face, but I can barely raise my head to write this now. The uneasiness in my stomach makes it impossible to keep down any nourishment. There is a girl on the ship who is trying to help, but it appears all she can do is give out cold compresses for our heads and encourage us that this also will pass.
Constance RanneyâJanuary 30, 1865
A Husband Wanted
By a Lady who can wash, cook, scour, sew, milk, spin, weave, hoe, (canât plow), cut wood, make fires, feed the pigs, raise the chickens, rock the cradle, (gold-rocker, I thank you sir!), saw a plank, drive nails, etc. These are few solid branches; now for the ornamental. âLong time agoâ she went as far as syntax, read Murrayâs Geography and through rules in Pikeâs Grammor. Could find six states on the Atlas. Could read, and you can see she can write. Canâno, could paint roses, butterflies, ships, etc. Could once dance) can ride a horse, donkey or oxen, besides a great many things too numerous to be named bare. Oh, I bear you aks, could she scold? No, she canât you, you ____ _____. good-for-nothing!
Now for her terms. He age is none of your business. She is neither handsome nor a fright, yet an old man need not apply, nor any who have not a little more education than she has, and a great deal more guid, for there must be $20,000 settled on her before she will bind herself to perform all the above.
Advertisement placed by Dorothy Scaraggs, Marysville, California newspaper, April 1849.
The choppy waters upset Josephine Ann Gibney as well, but not because it made her nauseated. She had lost her grandfather and uncle when their fishing vessel capsized during a storm.
Not doing as well as yesterday. All this reminds me much too much of events from my past. I find that my hands are shaking and my breathing is quick. I hope this does not last much more, as I am not sure how long Iâll be able to take feeling this frightened.
J. A. GibneyâJanuary 30, 1865
Matrimonial News
San Francisco, CA
May 1873
A bachelor of 40, good appearance and substantial means, wants a wife. She must be under 30, amiable and musical.
A lady, 23, tall, fair and good looking, without means, would like to hear from a gentleman of position wanting a wife. She is well educated, accomplished, amiable, and affectionate.
Aged 27, height 4 feet 9 inches,
J. A. GibneyâJanuary 27, 1865
The spirits of the sailors working aboard the Osceolo were lifted by the changes made to the ship, in particular the quality of meals the women served. Some of the men commented that it was the âfinest food offered up on the vessel since it was first set in the ocean.â
The âbrides,â as the shipâs crew referred to them, were not satisfied with simply improving the freighter cosmetically but sought to clean things up socially as well. They prohibited the crew from drinking alcohol, and demanded that they bathe regularly and observe the Sabbath along with them. At Archer Bentonâs strong urging, the sailors reluctantly agreed.
The shipâs captain presided over the first Sunday service. He delivered a message about Moses leading the Israelites to the Promised Land. Although rough waters and seasickness kept many women away from the worship time, the sermon ended with a few ladies singing a traditional hymn.
For two weeks the schooner was violently tossed about by relentless waves, and more brides fell ill. Cold winter winds that whipped across the boughs kept them all below deck. Constance Ranney was one of the ladies who longed to relieve her suffering with a walk across the shipâs deck.
Oh, to feel a breeze across my face, but I can barely raise my head to write this now. The uneasiness in my stomach makes it impossible to keep down any nourishment. There is a girl on the ship who is trying to help, but it appears all she can do is give out cold compresses for our heads and encourage us that this also will pass.
Constance RanneyâJanuary 30, 1865
A Husband Wanted
By a Lady who can wash, cook, scour, sew, milk, spin, weave, hoe, (canât plow), cut wood, make fires, feed the pigs, raise the chickens, rock the cradle, (gold-rocker, I thank you sir!), saw a plank, drive nails, etc. These are few solid branches; now for the ornamental. âLong time agoâ she went as far as syntax, read Murrayâs Geography and through rules in Pikeâs Grammor. Could find six states on the Atlas. Could read, and you can see she can write. Canâno, could paint roses, butterflies, ships, etc. Could once dance) can ride a horse, donkey or oxen, besides a great many things too numerous to be named bare. Oh, I bear you aks, could she scold? No, she canât you, you ____ _____. good-for-nothing!
Now for her terms. He age is none of your business. She is neither handsome nor a fright, yet an old man need not apply, nor any who have not a little more education than she has, and a great deal more guid, for there must be $20,000 settled on her before she will bind herself to perform all the above.
Advertisement placed by Dorothy Scaraggs, Marysville, California newspaper, April 1849.
The choppy waters upset Josephine Ann Gibney as well, but not because it made her nauseated. She had lost her grandfather and uncle when their fishing vessel capsized during a storm.
Not doing as well as yesterday. All this reminds me much too much of events from my past. I find that my hands are shaking and my breathing is quick. I hope this does not last much more, as I am not sure how long Iâll be able to take feeling this frightened.
J. A. GibneyâJanuary 30, 1865
Matrimonial News
San Francisco, CA
May 1873
A bachelor of 40, good appearance and substantial means, wants a wife. She must be under 30, amiable and musical.
A lady, 23, tall, fair and good looking, without means, would like to hear from a gentleman of position wanting a wife. She is well educated, accomplished, amiable, and affectionate.
Aged 27, height 4 feet 9 inches,
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