Stories and Poems — T. H. Gallaudet

 THE FIRST VOYAGE  A LETTER ADDRESSED TO A YOUNG FRIEND ABOUT TO EMBARK AS A SAILOR ON HIS FIRST VOYAGE By Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet HARTFORD, CONN. MY DEAR YOUNG FRIEND-Will you permit one who has long felt a deep interest in your welfare to say a few things to you in the way of friendly counsel, as you are about embarking in your new and arduous enterprise? I write from the heart, and I pray God that he would add his blessing to what I affectionately address to your consideration. Look ahead. Should you persevere in leading a seafaring life,...