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 A

NARRATIVE
OF THE

SUFFERINGS,
Preservation and Deliverance,
OF

Capt. John Dean and Company;

In the Nottingham Galley of London, cast
away on Boon-Island, near New England,
December, 11, 1710.

London: Printed by R. Tookey, and sold by S.

Popping at the Raven in Paternoster-Row,
and at the Printing Press under the Royal-
Exchange, Cornhil.
(1711)

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK

REPRINTED
WILLIAM ABBATT,
1917
Being Extra Number 59 of The Magazine of History with Notes and Queries
 THE

PUBLISHER
TO THE

READER

A Few Months past, I little expected to appear in Print (especially

on such Occasion) but the frequent Enquiries of many curious
Persons (as also the Design of others, to publish the Account without
us) seem to lay me under an absolute Necessity, least others less
acquainted, prejudice the Truth with an imperfect Relation.
Therefore, finding myself oblig'd to expose this small Treatise to
publick View and Censure, I perswade my self, that what's here
recorded will be entirely credited, by all candid, ingenious Spirits; for
whose kind Opinion I am really sollicitous.
I presume any Person acquainted with my Brother will readily
believe the Truth hereof: And for the Satisfaction of others, I would
hope need only offer, that both his Character and my own may be
easily gain'd by Enquiry. Likewise several of his Fellow Sufferers
being now in Town, their Attestations might be procur'd, if saw a real
Necessity.
I have in the whole endeavoer'd a plain smooth, unaffected stile;
suitable to the Occasion, carefully avoiding unnecessary
Enlargements, and relating only Matters of Fact.
I must acknowledge to have (in composing from my Brother's
Copy) omitted many lesser Circumstances, least shou'd swell this
Narrative beyond it's first Design, and thereby exceed the Bounds of
common Purchase.
 It's almost needless to intimate what Approbation the Copy has
receiv'd, from many Persons of the most curious and discerning
Judgments who have done me the Favour to view it, urging its
Publication, and (at least) flattering me with an Expectation of a
general Acceptance, considering it both as Novel and Real.
I cannot but also take Encouragement from the Value and
Esteem it met with when appearing under much greater
Disadvantages, as to Particulars and Dress in New England, North
Britain, &c. So that adventure it into the World, to receive its
Applause or Censures, according to its Demerrits or the Fancy of the
Reader.
The Account I have receiv'd of those worthy New England
Gentlemen's Kindness to the poor Men in their Extremities, affected
me in the most near and sensible manner, and which to omitt
making honourable mention of, wou'd be the highest Ingratitude (an
evil I hope, foreign to my Temper.)
How generous, Christian-like, and worthy of Immitation, have
these Gentlemen behav'd themselves, to such Objects of
Commiseration who must otherwise (in all Probability) have been
render'd unable to serve their Families (methinks I am glad such a
noble compasionate humane Temper is still found amongst Men) and
how happy wou'd it be for us, did this kind and Publick Spirit more
prevail among us, as on the contrary, how much to be lamented is
that barbarous and savage Custom of murdering fellow Creatures
(shipwrackt on our Coasts) in Order to plunder and rifle them with
the greater Ease: A Crime so brutish and agravated (and yet so
frequently practic'd as to be the common Disgrace of a Christian
Nation.)
I might offer Abundance more Thoughts (pertinent enough) on
these and other subjects in this Preface, but I am fearfull lest I
shou'd make the Porch too large for the House; therefore conclude,
subscribing my self (candid Reader) thine in all Friendly Offices,
Jasper Dean.
Horsly-Down, August the 2d. 1711.
 A

NARRATIVE
OF THE

SUFFERINGS
Preservation and Deliverance
OF

Capt. John Dean &c.

The Nottingham Galley, of and from London, 120 Tons, ten Guns,
and fourteen Men, John Dean Commander; having taken in Cordage
in England, and Butter and Cheese, &c. in Ireland, sail'd for Boston
in New England, the 25th of September, 1710. But meeting with
contrary Winds and bad Weather 'twas the Beginning of December
when first made Land to the Eastward of Piscataqua, and haling
Southerly for the Massachuset's-Bay, under a hard gale of Wind at
North-East, accompanied with Rain, Hail and Snow, having no
observation for ten or twelve Days we on the Eleventh handed all
our Sails, except our Fore-Sail and Main-top Sail double reeft,
ordering one Hand forward to look out. Between 8 and 9 going
forward myself, I saw the breakers ahead, whereupon I call'd out to
put the Helm hard a Starboard, but ere the Ship cou'd wear, we
struck upon the East End of the Rock called Boon-Island, four
Leagues to the Eastward of Piscataqua.
The second or third Sea heav'd the Ship along Side of it, running
likewise so very high, and the Ship labouring so excessively that we
were not able to stand upon Deck, and notwithstanding it was not
above thirty or forty Yards, yet the Weather was so thick and dark
we cou'd not see the Rock, so that we were justly thrown into a
Consternation at the sad Prospect of immediately perishing in the
Sea. I presently call'd down all Hands to the Cabin, where we
continu'd a few Minutes earnestly supplicating Mercy; but knowing
Prayers without Endeavours are vain, I order'd all up again, to cut
the Masts by the board, but several sunck so under Racks of
Conscience that they were not able to stir. However, we upon deck
cut the Weather-most shrouds, and the Ship heeling towards the
Rock, the force of the Sea soon broke the Masts, so that they fell
right towards the Shore.
One of the men went out on the Boltspright, and returning, told
me he saw something black ahead, and wou'd adventure to get on
shore, accompanied with any other Person; upon which I desir'd
some of the best swimmers (my Mate and one more) to go with him,
and if they recover'd the Rock, to give notice by their Calls, and
direct us to the most secure Place; and remembring some money
and papers that might be of use, also Ammunition, Brandy, &c. I
went down and open'd the Place in which they were but the Ship
bulging, her decks opening, her back broke, and beams giving way,
so that the Stern sunk almost under water, I was oblig'd to hasten
forward to prevent immediate perishing. And having heard nothing
of the men gone before, concluded them lost; yet notwithstanding, I
was under a necessity to make the same Adventure upon the Fore
Mast, moving gradually forward betwixt every sea, 'till at last quitting
it, I cast myself with all the strength I had toward the Rock, and it
being dead low water and the Rock exceeding slippery I cou'd get no
Hold, but tore my Fingers, Hands and Arms in a most lamentable
Manner; every wash of the sea fetching me off again, so that it was
with the utmost peril and difficulty that I got safe on shore at last.
The rest of the men running the same hazard yet thro' mercy we all
escap'd with our lives.
After endeavouring to discharge the salt-water, and creeping a
little way up the Rock, I heard the three men mentioned before and
by ten all met together; where with joyfull hearts we return'd
humble thanks to Providence for our Deliverance from so eminent a
Danger; we then endeavour'd to gain shelter to the Lee-ward of the
Rock, but found it so small and inconsiderable that it wou'd afford
none (being but about one hundred Yards long, and Fifty broad) and
so very craggy, that we cou'd not walk to keep our selves warm, the
weather still continuing extream cold, with Snow and Rain.
As soon as day-light appear'd, I went towards the place where
we came on shoar, not questioning but we should meet with
Provisions enough from the Wreck for our support, but found only
some pieces of the Masts and Yards, amongst some old junk and
cables conger'd, together, which the Anchors had prevented from
being carried away, and kept moving about the Rock at some
distance: Part of the ship's stores with some pieces of Plank and
Timber, old Sails and Canvas &c. drove on shoar but nothing to eat,
except some small pieces of cheese we pick'd up from among the
Rock-Weed (in the whole, to the Quantity of three small Cheeses.)
We used our utmost endeavour to get Fire, (having a Steel and
Flint with us, also by a Drill with a very swift motion) but having
nothing but what had been long watersoak'd, we could not effect it.
At night we stow'd one upon another (under our Canvas) in the
best Manner possible, to keep each other warm; and the next day
the weather a little clearing, and inclining to frost, I went out, and
seeing the main Land knew where we was, therefore encouraged my
men with hopes of being discover'd by fishing Shallops &c. requiring
them to go about, and fetch up what planks they could get, (as also
Carpenters' Tools and Stores &c.) in order to build a Tent and a Boat:
The cook then complaining he was allmost starved, and his
Countenance discovering his illness, I ordered him to remain with
two or three more the frost had seiz'd. About noon the Men
acquainted me that he was dead, so laid him in a convenient Place
for the Sea to carry him away; none mentioning eating of him, tho'
several with my self afterwards acknowledged, had Tho'ts of it.
After we had been there two or three Days, the frost being very
severe, and the Weather extream cold, it seized most of our hands
and feet to such a Degree as to take away the Sence of Feeling, and
render them almost useless, so benumbing and discolouring them,
as gave us just reason to fear mortifications. We pull'd off our shoes,
and cut off our boots, but in getting off our stockings, many whose
legs were blister'd, pull'd off Skin and all, and some the nails of their
toes; we wrap'd up our legs and feet as warm as we could in Oakum
and Canvas.
We now began to build our tent in a triangular Form, each angle
about eight Foot, covered with what Sails and old Canvas came on
shoar, having just room for all to lie down each on one side, so that
none cou'd turn except all turn'd which was about every two hours,
upon Notice given: We also fix'd a Staff to the top of our Tent, upon
which (as often as weather wou'd permit) we hoisted a piece of
cloth in the Form of a Flag, in order to discover ourselves to any
vessels that might come near.
We began now to build our Boat of plank and timber belonging
to the Wreck; our tools the blade of a cutlass (made into a Saw with
our knives) a Hammer and a Caulking Mallet: Some nails we found
in the clifts of the Rock, others we got from the sheathing; we laid
three Planks flat for the bottom, and two up each Side fix'd to
stanchings, and let into the bottom timbers, with two short Pieces at
each end, also one breadth of new Holland Duck round the sides, to
keep out the Spray of the Sea. We cork'd all we could with oakum
drawn from the old junk, and in other places, fill'd up the distances
with long pieces of Canvas, all which we secured in the best Manner
possible; we found also some Sheet Lead and Pump Leather, which
proved of use; we fix'd a short Mast and square sail, with seven
Padles to row, and another longer to stear; but our Carpenter who
now should have been of most use to us, was (by reason of illness)
scarce able to affoard us either assistance or advice; and all the Rest
so benumb'd and feeble as not able to stir, except my self and two
more, also the weather so extream cold, that we could seldom stay
out of the Tent above four hours in the day, and some days do
nothing at all.
When we had been there about a week without any manner of
provisions, except the cheese before mentioned and some beefe
bones, which we eat (first beating them to pieces); we saw three
boats about five Leagues from us, which may be easily imagined
rejoyced us not a little, believing our deliverance was now come: I
made all creep out of the Tent, and hollow together (so well as our
strength would allow) making also all the signals we could, but alas
all in vain; they neither hearing nor otherwise discovering us:
however we receiv'd no small encouragement from the sight of 'em,
they coming from S. West, and the Wind at N. E. when we were cast
away, gave us reason to conclude our distress might be known, by
the wreck driving on shoar, and to presume were come out in search
of us, and that they would daily do so when weather would permit;
thus we flatter'd our selves in hopes of deliverance tho' in vain.
Just before we had finished our boat, Providence so ordered it,
that the Carpenter's Ax was cast on the Rock to us, whereby we
were enabled to compleat our work; but then we had scarce
strength enough to get her into the water.
About the 21st (December) the boat just perfected, a fine day,
and the water smoother than I had ever yet seen it since we came
there, we consulted who shou'd attempt getting on shore, I offering
my self as one to adventure, which they agreed to, because I was
the strongest, and therefore fittest to undergoe the extremities we
might be reduc'd to. My Mate also offering himself, and desiring to
accompany me, I was allow'd him with my brother, and four more,
so committing our enterprize to Divine Providence, all that were able
came out, and with much difficulty we got our poor patch'd up boat
to the water side; and the Surf running very high, was oblig'd to
wade very deep to launch her, which being done, and my self and
one more got into her, the swell of the Sea heav'd her along shore,
and overset her upon us, (whereby we again narrowly escap'd
drowning) and stav'd our poor boat all to peices: Totally
disappointing our enterprize and destroying all our hopes at once.
And as that which still heighten'd our afflictions, and serv'd to
aggravate our miserable prospects, and render our deliverance less
practicable: We lost with our boat, both our Ax and Hammer, which
wou'd have been of great use to us if we should hereafter attempt
to build a Raft, yet had we reason to admire the goodness of God, in
over-ruling our disappointment, for our safety; for that afternoon,
the wind springing up it blew very hard, so that had we been at Sea
in that imitation of a boat, in all probability we must have perish'd,
and the rest left behind had no better fare, because unable to help
themselves.
We were now reduc'd to the most deplorable and mallancholy
Circumstance imaginable, almost every Man but myself, weak to an
extremity, and near starved with Hunger and Cold; their Hands and
Feet frozen and mortified, with large and deep ulcers in their legs
(the very smell offensive to those of us, who could creep into the
air) and nothing to dress them with, but a Piece of linnen that was
cast on shoar. No Fire, and the weather extream cold; our small
stock of Cheese spent, and nothing to support our feeble Bodies but
Rock-weed and a few Muscles, scarce and difficult to get (at most,
not above two or three for each man a day). So that we had our
miserable bodies perishing, and our poor disconsolate spirits
overpowered, with the deplorable Prospect of starving, without any
appearance of relief: Besides, to heighten (if possible) the agravation
we had reason to apprehend, lest the approaching Spring-Tide (if
accompanied with high winds) should totally overflow us. How
dismal such a circumstance must be, is imposible to express; the
pinching cold and hunger, extremity of weakness and pain, racks and
horror of conscience (to many) and foresight of certain and painful
(but lingring) death, without any (even the most remote) views of
deliverance. How heighten'd! How agravated is such Misery! and yet
alas such was our deplorable Case: insomuch that the greater part
of our company were ready to die with horror and despair, without
the least hopes of escaping.
For my own part, I did my utmost to encourage my self, and
exhort the rest to trust in God and patiently wait for his salvation;
and Providence, a little to aleviate our distress, and encourage our
Faith, directed my Mate to strike down a Sea Gull, which he joyfully
brought to me, and I equally divided every one a proportion; and
(tho' raw and scarce every one a mouthful) yet we received and eat
thankfully.
The last method of safety we could possibly propose, was, the
fixing a Raft that might carry two men, which was mightily urged by
one of our men, a Sweed, a stout brave fellow, but had since our
distress lost both his feet by the Frost; he frequently importun'd me,
to attempt our deliverance in that way, offering himself to
accompany me, or if I refused him, to go alone. After deliberate
thoughts and consideration, we resolved upon a Raft, but found
abundance of labour and difficulty in clearing the Fore-Yard (of which
it was chiefly to be made) from the junk, by reason our working
hands were so few and weak.
That done, we split the Yard, and with the two parts made side
pieces, fixing others, and adding some of the lightest Plank we cou'd
get, first spiking and afterwards seizing them firm, in breadth four
Foot: We likewise fix'd a Mast, and of two hammocks that were
drove on shoar we made a Sail, with a Paddle for each Man and a
spare one in case of necessity. This difficulty thus surmounted and
brought to a period, he wou'd frequently ask me whether I design'd
to accompany him, giving me also to understand that if I declin'd,
there was another ready to embrace the offer.
About this Time we saw a Sail come out of Piscataqua River,
about 7 Leagues to the Westward, we again made all the signal we
cou'd, but the Wind being at N. West, and the ship standing to the
Eastward, was presently out of sight, without ever coming near us,
which prov'd a very great Mortification to our hopes; but the next
day being moderate, and in the afternoon a small Breeze right on
shoar, also the Raft wholy finished, the two men were very solicitous
to have it launch'd, and the Mate as strenuously oppos'd it, on
account 'twas so late (being 2 in the afternoon) but they urging the
light nights, beg'd of me to have it done, to which at last I agreed,
first commiting the enterprize to God's blessing; they both got upon
it, and the Swell rowling very high soon overset them as it did our
boat; the Sweed not minding it swam on shoar, but the other (being
no swimmer) contin'd some Time under Water and as soon as
appear'd, I caught hold of him and sav'd him, but was so
discourag'd, that he was afraid to make a second attempt.
I desir'd the Sweed to wait a more favourable oportunity, but he
continuing resolute, beg'd of me to go with him, or help him to turn
the Raft, and would go himself alone.
By this time another man came down and offer'd to adventure,
so getting upon the Raft I launch'd 'em off, they desiring us to go to
Prayers, also to watch what became of them; I did so, and by
Sunset judg'd them half way to the Main, and that they might reach
the shoar by 2 in the morning; but I suppose they fell in with some
breakers, or the violence of the sea overset them and they perish'd;
for two Days after, the Raft was found on shoar, and one man dead
about a Mile from it, with a Paddle fastened to his wrist; but the
Sweed who was so very forward to adventure, was never heard of
more.
We upon the desolate Island not knowing what had befallen
them, waited daily for deliverance, and our expectations was the
more heightened by a smoak we saw in the woods, two days after
(the Signal appointed if arriv'd safe) which continuing every day, and
being willing to believe it made on our Account, tho' saw no
appearance of any thing towards our relief, yet suppos'd the delay
was occasion'd, by their not being able to procure a vessel so soon
as we desir'd; and this hope under God, serv'd to bear our spirits
and support us much.
But still our great want was Provisions; having nothing to eat but
Rockweed and a very few Muscles, and the Spring-Tide being (thank
God safely over) we cou'd scarce get any at all. I have gone my self
(no other Person being able) several days at low water, and cou'd
get no more than two or three at Piece, and have frequently been in
danger of losing my hands and arms by putting them so often in the
water, which when got, my stomach refus'd, and rather chose
Rockweed.
 At our first coming saw several Seals upon the Rock, and
supposing they might harbour there in the night, I walked round at
midnight, but cou'd never get any thing: We also saw a great many
fowls, but they perceiving us daily there, wou'd never come on the
Rock to lodge, so that we caught none.
Which disappointment was very greivous and still serv'd to
irritate our miseries, but it was more especially afflicting to a brother
I had with me, and another young Gentleman, who had never
(either of 'em) been at sea, or endur'd any severities before; but
were now reduc'd to the last extreamities, having no assistance but
what they receiv'd from me.
Part of a green hide being thrown up by the sea, (fasten'd to a
peice of the Main-Yard) the men importun'd me to bring it to the
Tent, which being done we minc'd it small and swallow'd it down.
About this time, I set the men to open junck, and with the Rope-
Yarn (when weather wou'd permit) I thatcht the Tent in the best
Manner my strength wou'd allow; that it might the better shelter us
from extreamities of weather: And it prov'd of so much service as to
turn two or three Hours' rain, and preserve us from the cold pinching
winds which were always very severe upon us.
About the latter end of this month (viz. December) our Carpenter
(a fat Man, and naturally of a dull, heavy, Phlegmatick Constitution
and Disposition, aged about forty-seven) who from our first coming
on shore, had been always very ill, and lost the use of his feet,
complained of an excessive Pain in his Back, and stiffness in his
Neck: bring likewise almost choakt with phlegm (for want of strength
to discharge it) so that to our aprehension he drew near his End. We
prayed over him, and us'd our utmost endeavours to be serviceable
to him in his last moments; he shew'd himself sensible tho'
speechless, and that night died: We suffered the Body to remain
with us 'till morning, when I desir'd them who were best able, to
remove it; creeping out my self, to see if Providence had yet sent us
any thing, to satisfie our extreamly craving appetites: Before noon
returning and not seeing the dead Body without, I ask'd why they
had not remov'd it? And receiv'd for answer, they were not all of
them able: Whereupon fastening a rope to the Body, I gave the
utmost of my assistance, and with some difficulty we got it out of
the Tent. But the fategue and consideration of our Misery together,
so overcame my spirits, that being ready to faint, I crept into the
Tent, and was no sooner got in there, but (as the highest Addition of
trouble) the Men began to request of me the dead Body to eat, the
better to support their Lives.
This, of all I had met with, was the most greivous and shocking
to me, to see my self and Company, who came thither laded with
provisions but three weeks before, now reduc'd to such a deplorable
circumstance, as to have two of us absolutely starv'd to death, other
two we knew not what was become of, and the rest of us at the last
Extreamity and (tho' still living, yet) requiring to eat the Dead for
support.
After abundance of mature thought and consultation about the
lawfullness or sinfullness on the one Hand, and absolute Necessity
on the other; Judgment, Conscience, &c. were oblig'd to submit to
the more prevailing arguments of our craving appetites; so that at
last we determined to satisfie our hunger and support our feeble
Bodies with the Carkass in Possession: first ordering his skin, head,
hands, Feet and bowels to be buried in the Sea, and the Body to be
quarter'd for Conveniency of drying and carriage, to which I again
receiv'd for Answer, that they were not all of them able, but
entreated I wou'd perform it for them: A task very greivous, and not
readily comply'd with, but their incessant Prayers and Intreaties at
last prevail'd, and by night I had perform'd my labour.
I then cut part of the flesh in thin Slices, and washing it in
saltwater, brought it to the Tent, and oblig'd the men to eat
Rockweed along with it, to serve instead of bread.
My Mate and two others, refus'd to eat any that night, but next
morning complied, and earnestly desir'd to partake with the rest.
 I found they all eat abundance and with the utmost greediness,
so that I was constrain'd to carry the quarters farther from the Tent,
(quite out of their Reach) least they shou'd prejudice themselves by
overmuch eating, as also expend our small stock too soon.
I also limited each Man to an equal Proportion, that none might
quarrel, or entertain hard thoughts of my self, or one another, and I
was the more oblig'd to this method, because I found (in a few
days) their very natural dispositions chang'd, and that affectionate,
peacable temper they had all along hitherto discover'd totally lost;
their eyes staring and looking wild, their Countenances fierce and
barbarous, and instead of obeying my Commands (as they had
universally and readily done before) I found all I cou'd say (even
prayers and entreaties vain and fruitless) nothing now being to be
heard but brutish quarrels, with horrid Oaths and Imprecations,
instead of that quiet submissive spirit of Prayer and supplication we
had before enjoy'd.
This, together with the dismal prospect of future want, oblig'd
me to keep a strict watch over the rest of the Body, least any of 'em
shou'd (if able) get to it, and this being spent, we be forc'd to feed
upon the living: which we must certainly have done, had we staid a
few days longer.
But now the goodness of God began to appear, and make
provision for our deliverance, by putting it in the hearts of the good
people on Shore, where our Raft drove, to come out in search of us;
which they did the 2d of January in the morning.
Just as I was creeping out of the Tent, I saw a shallop half way
from shore, standing directly towards us, which may be easily
imagin'd was Life from the Dead; how great our Joys and
Satisfaction were, at the prospect of so speedy and unexpected
deliverance, no tongue is able to express, nor thoughts to conceive.
Our good and welcome friends came to an Anchor to the South
West, at about 100 Yards distance, (the Swell not suffering them to
come nearer) but their anchor coming home, oblig'd them to stand
off 'till about noon, waiting for smoother water upon the Flood:
Mean Time our passions were differently mov'd, our Expectations of
Deliverance, and fears of miscarriage, hurry'd our weak and
disorder'd spirits strangely.
I give them account of our miseries in every respect, except the
want of Provisions (which I did not mention, least I shou'd not get
them on shore for fear of being constrain'd by the Weather to tarry
with us): Earnestly entreating them to attempt our immediate
deliverance; or at least (if possible) to furnish us with fire, which
with the utmost hazard and difficulty they at last accomplished, by
sending a small Cannoe with one Man, who with abundance of
labour got on shore.
After helping him up with his Canoe, and seeing nothing to eat, I
ask'd him if he cou'd give us Fire, he answer'd in the affirmative, but
was so affrighted, (seeing me look so thin and meagre) that could
hardly at first return me an answer: But recollecting himself, after
several questions asked on both sides, he went with me to the Tent,
where was surpriz'd to see so many of us in so deplorable condition.
Our flesh so wasted, and our looks so ghastly and frightful, that
it was really a very dismal Prospect.
With some difficulty we made a fire, determined to go my self
with the man on board, and after to send for the rest one or two at
a time, and accordingly got both into the Canoe, but the Sea
immediately drove it with such violence against the Rock, that
overset us into the water; and I being very weak, 'twas a great while
before cou'd recover my self, so that I had a very narrow excape
from drowning.
The good man with very great difficulty, got on board himself
without me, designing to return the next day with better
conveniences if weather wou'd permit.
'Twas a very uncomfortable sight to see our worthy friends in the
Shallop stand away for the shore without us: But God who orders all
our affairs (by unseen movements) for the best, had doubtless
designs of preservation towards us, in denying us that appearance of
present deliverance: For that night the wind coming about to South-
East, blowing hard and being dark weather, our good friends lost
their Shallop, and with extream difficulty sav'd their lives: But, in all
probability, had we been with them, we must have perish'd, not
having strength sufficient to help ourselves.
Immediately after their getting on shore, they sent an express to
Portsmouth in Piscataqua, where the good people made no delay in
hastening to our deliverance, as soon as weather wou'd allow: But to
our great sorrow, and for further trial of our Patience, the next day
continu'd very stormy, so that, tho' we doubted not but the people
on shore knew our condition, and wou'd assist us as soon as
possible, yet our flesh being near spent, no fresh water, nor any
certainty how long the weather might continue thus, render'd our
circumstance still miserable, tho' much advantag'd by the fire, for
now we you'd both warm our selves, and broil our meat.
The next day our Men urging me vehemently for flesh, I gave
them a little more than usual, but not to their satisfaction, for they
wou'd certainly have eat up the whole at once, had I not carefully
watch'd 'em, designing to share the rest next morning if the weather
continu'd bad: But it pleased God that night the wind abated and
early next morning a Shallop came for us, with my much esteemed
friends Captain Long and Captain Purver and three more who
brought a large Canoe, and in two hours time got us all on Board to
their Satisfaction and our great comfort: being forc'd to carry almost
all the men on their backs, from the Tent to the Canoe, and fetch us
off by two or three at a time.
When we first came on board the Shallop, each of us eat a bit of
bread and drank a dram of Rum, and most of us were extreamly Sea
Sick; but after we had cleans'd our stomachs, and tasted warm
nourishing food, we became so exceeding hungry and ravenous, that
had not our worthy friends dieted us (and limited the quantity for
about two or three days) we shou'd certainly have destroy'd our
selves with eating.
 We had also two other vessels came off for our assistance, if
there had been any necessity (so generous and charitable were the
good People of New England, in our distress) but seeing us all on
board the shallop made the best of their way home again.
At eight at night we came on shore, where we were kindly
entertain'd, myself and another at a private house (having Credit
sufficient to help us) all the rest at the charge of the Government
who took such care that the poor men knew not the least want of
any thing their necessitys call'd for or the kind and generous
gentlemen cou'd furnish them with (the care industry and generosity
of my much honoured Friends John Plaisted, Esq., and Captain John
Wentworth, in serving both my self and these poor men being
particularly eminent) providing them a good Surgeon and Nurses till
well, bearing the charge, and afterwards allowing each man
sufficient cloathing; having themselves in the whole with so much
Freedom, Generosity and Christian Temper, that was no small
addition to their other services, and render'd the whole worthy both
of admiration and Imitation; and likewise was of the last
consequence to the poor men in their distress.
Two days after we came on shore my apprentice lost a great part
of one foot, the rest all recover'd their limbs, but not their perfect
use. Very few (beside my self) escaping without losing the benefit of
Fingers or Toes, &c. tho' thank God all otherwise in perfect Health;
some sailing one way and some another: my Mate and two or three
more now in England at the Publication hereof.
 POSTSCRIPT

Having two or three spare Pages, we think it our duty to the

truth, and our selves, to obviate a barbarous and scandalous
Reflection, industriously spread abroad and level'd at our ruine, by
some unworthy, malicious Persons (viz.) That we having ensur'd
more than our Interest in the Ship Nottingham, agreed and willfully
lost her, first designing it in Ireland, and afterwards effecting it at
Boon Island.
Such a base and villainous Reflection scarce merrits the Trouble
of an Answer, were not Truth and Reputation so much concern'd:
Therefore, as to the Business of Ireland, 'tis really preposterous (the
Commander not knowing there was one Penny ensur'd) but being
chac'd by two large Privateers, in their Passage North-about to
Killibegs, and standing in betwixt the Islands of Arran and the Main,
to prevent being taken; the Commander and Mr. Whitworth agreed
(if it came to the last Extremity) to run the Ship on Shore and burn
her (first escaping themselves and Men, with what else they cou'd
carry in the Boat) rather than be carry'd into France and lose all. But
being near, they recover'd their Port, and proceeded on their Voyage.
And as for the other Part of the Charge, of willfully losing her at
Boon Island, one wou'd wonder Malice itself cou'd invent or suggest
any thing so ridiculous, and which wou'd certainly be credited by
nobody, that considers the extream Hazards and Difficulties suffer'd
by the Commander himself, as well as his Men, where 'twas more
than Ten Thousand to one, but every Man had perish'd: And wou'd
certainly have chose another Place to have effected it, if we had
such a Design: But alas, what will not vain impotent Malice say,
when it intends Injury? Were the Persons reflecting, but to suffer the
like Extreamities (we can't but think) they'd be feelingly convinc't.
But this Matter speaking so plainly for it self, we think it needless to
add more, therefore proceed to the last part of the Charge (viz.)
Ensurance.
We presume Interest only can induce Men to such Villainies,
(indeed that pretended in this Case) therefore to let the World see
how little we gain (or rather how much we lose) by the Matter in
Hand, as also further to expose the malicious and injurious Scandal,
we fairly and voluntarily offer: If any Person can make out that
Jasper Dean (who own'd 7/8 of the said Ship, besides considerable
in Cargoe) or Miles Whitworth (who own'd the other 8th part) or
John Dean Commander of the said Ship, they jointly or separatly, or
any others for (or on) their Accounts, or for their (or any of their)
Use or Advantage, directly or indirectly, or they (or any of them,) for
the Use or Benefit of any others, in any Manner whatsoever, have
ensur'd or caus'd to be ensur'd, in Britain or elsewhere, any more
than £250 to Ireland (which was not paid the Ship arriving safe) and
£300 from these to Boston in New England (which paid, and
Premium and Office Charges deducted, was no more than 226£ 17s)
if any Person can make out more, they are desired to publish it by
Way of Advertisement in some common News Paper and we
undernam'd do hereby promise to make the utmost Satisfaction, and
stand convict to be the greatest Villains in the Universe.
And now, let the World judge whether 'tis reasonable to imagine
we shou'd willfully lose a good Ship of 120 Tuns, besides a valuable
Interest in Cargoe in such a Place, where the Commander (as well
as the Rest) must unavoidably run the utmost Hazard of perishing in
the most miserable Manner, and all this to recover £226. 17s. how
absurd and ridiculous is such a Supposition, and yet this is the
Reproach we at present labour under, so far as to receive daily
ignominious Scandals upon our Reputations, and injurious Affronts
and Mobbings to our Faces. Yet we solemnly profess, we are not
conscious of the least Guilt, nor even in this Account, of the least
Errours in Representation.
Jasper Dean
John Dean
 Miles Whitworth
(lately dead)
FINIS
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