Friday 8th April 1853

Nothing of importance occurred this day worthy of recording: the weather continued foggy and warm, making a lightening of clothing very agreeable. The sun’s disc was occasionally visible in the white and well defined form caused by fog. The vessel was making good way and we were in good hopes of a favourable voyage coming to a speedy termination. The phosphorescence of the seas was very distinct in the evening.

The full journal will soon be published by Annet House Museum, Linlithgow. Waldie's journey to India forms a key feature of the museum's Waldie exhibition.