John Smith Journal

December 19, 1606

Journal,

We have left England not too long ago. One-hundred five men are on the vessel with me, and we are heading toward the New world. We have enough food and water to last us the entire trip, or so we hope. By my calculations, I am sure that we will arrive in the New World by April twenty fourth. I have instructions from King James I to create a colony in the New World. I have accepted this objection and I will succeed.

January 30, 1607

Journal,

For the past six weeks, we have stayed in sight of England. There have been many strong gusts of winds that have kept us around this general area. Master Hunt, our preacher, has fallen deathly ill, and many of us do not believe that he will make it through the journey. We all suggested that he leave and go back to mainland, but he said that he wants to leave us while proceeding to do the work of God, finding a new colony for our King.

April 24, 1607

Journal,

There have been many storms nowadays and I do not know if my crew and I will make it to the New World in time. We may be a few days late. I have been thinking of what to call our new colony, but I have not fully decided on the name. my thoughts are either one of the following:

* Smith Colony

* Tuttle Brook

* English Extract

I believe that these names are the best thoughts to call it. Furthermore, I am very anxious to open a sealed letter from King James I telling us how to settle our colony and who will be in charge. I believe that I am perfect for leading our colony to success. But, time will tell. By my new calculations, we should see land by April twenty ninth.

April 26, 1607

Journal,

We are ahead of schedule, and have spotted land. I believe that the area of land that we are going to settle in is called “Virginia”. I am unsure, but will go along with what I have heard. I cannot begin to believe that we are going to be opening the letter from King James I soon, and starting a new colony! I have settled on Tuttle...