“Saturday, July 14th.
“Wind W.S.W. Weather fine. Distance from Valentia, 135.5 miles; from Heart’s Content, 1533.5. Depth of water, 210 to 525 fathoms. Cable and signals perfect.”
“Monday, July 16th.
“Calm, beautiful day. Signals perfect.”
“Tuesday, July 17th.
“Sent Mr. Glass at Valentia the following telegram:
“ ‘Field to Glass.—Please write Mrs. Field to-day at Newburg, New York, and tell her, “All in good health and spirits on board of this ship, and confident of success.” Machinery works perfectly, and the cable pays out splendidly.’ ”