Louise Miller, Lincoln County Historical Association Tue, 12/29/2020 - 7:00am
Sarah Prescott Goodwin, c. 1850. Courtesy of LCHA
A passage from the diary of Sarah/Sallie Prescott Goodwin, penned during the journey from England to New Orleans on board a ship captained by her husband, might well apply to our lives today. Having left Liverpool on November 27, 1853 and nearing the Bahamas, she wrote:
“January 1, 1854. A new year has dawned upon us and a bright, auspicious morn it is, every way favorable for us; a warm sun, fine weather together with a gentle breeze wafting us on our way, for all of which blessings we feel exceedingly thankful. The past week has been very unfavorable. The calm which commenced on Christmas continuing several days so we have only made nine degrees since last Sabbath. The weather is warm as June at home (Dresden), and the days nearly as long. The evenings are lovely. The new moon and countless stars reflected on the surface of the water are lo