(Judd, Baker Island, 1860, -2-) 
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23rd. Went to work getting down guano as usual. Commenced horse—shed. At breakfast 
heard cry of Sail Hot Turned out very unexpectedly to be the ship "Electric 
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Spark," Caudage master, 23 days direct from San Francisco. Ship came directly 
to the buoy; received Captain’s notice, and order for cargo, and made 
preparations for sending off guano tomorrow. Have 300 tons piled up at the 
weigh-house; but would about as leave have it piled up alongside the track in 
the field. 
At dinner another cry of Sail Hot which turned out to be the "Loe" 
enroute from McKean* s Island to Upolo. Received 6 bbls. poi and 2 bags 
potatoes. Comstock, a "Phoenix" overseer, came on shore to take a look at 
the island. A little shower, hut a middling shipping day. 
24th. Offered the Captain guano at 5 l/2 o’clock A.M., but he was not quite ready, 
but began to receive cargo at 11 A.M.. Got on board about 35 tons. Over scale 
52. Carpenters on boats, blacksmith on rail road. Water—works suspended. 
Got whale-boat from ship. 
25. Put on board about 75 tons. 2 men sick. Had a meeting. Gave the men fairly 
to understand (if indeed it be not already understood) that we expect them 
to work cheerfully and steadily. On our part good treatment, no stint of food 
or water or shelyer - an ear to reasonable complaint, and attention in sickness. 
On their part obedience without cavil or question; alacrity; respect and 
cheerfulness. Fair beach. Over scale 57 tons. 
26 Took on shore part of ship’s water, which helps us out in our prospective 
scarcity. Invited the Captain and his wife to take up their residence on shore. 
Over scale 57 tons. 
27. Took on shore balance of water; rolled up and secured it; also part of the wood. 
Got over quantity of railroad slieff from wreck. Little rougher. Over scale 52 tons 
28. bunday. Day went oif quietly. very smooth beach. Feel encouraged ‘bmsjsl as to 
prospective results loading this vessel. 
29. Got down guano before breakfast and got it off the rest of the day. Have quit work 
so far considerably before sundown . When not in a hurry believe in stunt work. 
