Commodore
February 23rd, 1860
U.S.S Powhatan; Pacific Ocean
It has been 10 days since we have left the port of Edo, on our former president George Washington's birthday. I have been tending to the seasick Japanese ambassadors due to the storms here on the Pacific Ocean. I deeply regret the Japanese decision to travel through this storm, and I have not seen a storm this terrible in my 28 years at sea. Also, I feel embarrassed by the Japanese referral to the other Americans on board and I as "the hairy ones". I must also notice the smell of their "miso paste" as quite distinguishable, and their disgust towards eating animals such as pigs. As a result of the storm, I do believe that we will have to dock at the Hawaiian Islands (or better known as the Sandwich Islands) for necessary repairs.
I wish you luck...
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