Chapter I.
The author leaves home.--Peak in Derbyshire. Manches
ter--Liverpool--Transactions before the voyage--Sets
sail from that port.--Occurrences on the voyage.--
Arrival at New-York.

22d of the 5th* Month, 1804

After having taken leave of my relations and
friends in Sheffield

, I left home with my wife and
children. As our road lay through Castleton, we
visited Peak's Hole, which was a great gratification

To those who may not be accustomed to designate the
Months by their numerical names, the following Table may
be useful:

The 1st is commonly called January 2d February. 3d March. 4th April. 5th May. 6th June. 7th July. 8th August. 9th September. 10th October. 11th November. 12th December.