Mary Hayne diary, 1824-1828
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Item is a bound manuscript journal with a logbook and diary kept by Mary Hayne, first wife of Henry Hayne, during the couple's voyages to Rio de Janeiro in 1824 and 1827-1828. The first 42 pages document Mary's experiences on board the H.M.S. Blanche, including a diagram of her and Henry's cabin, her daily diary, and description of their stop in Lisbon on the way to Rio de Janeiro.
Pages 45-49 of the journal appears to contain an English translation of the Diario de Rio de Janeiro newspaper from 1826 Sept. 26. This manuscript copy records events of the day and includings notices regarding sales of enslaved people, as well as lost and found reward notes and hiring notes for enslaved laborers.
Pages 52-58 of the journal contain an abstract of the H.M.S. Frances Freeling's sail from England to Rio de Janeiro in 1828, with notes for dates, location, and weather.
Page 59 has a diary entry from Mary Hayne, recording the couple's return to England from Rio de Janeiro in February 1827 due to Henry's poor health. The couple sailed again for Rio de Janeiro in August 1828, which is documented from pages 59-71. Mary's diary entries from the journey include occasional drawings of the scenery and their cabin.
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