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A Letter from Toneice Lashawn Bell: Life on the Santa Maria in 1492

In a heartfelt letter dated October 12, 1492, Toneice Lashawn Bell shares her experiences aboard the Santa Maria with Christopher Columbus. After two months at sea, she reflects on her hard work, longing for her family, and the anticipation of reaching Guanahani. On October 11, she describes the beauty of the island, now named San Salvador, where she feels a mix of homesickness and a sense of belonging. Toneice writes about trading with the Tainos and the stunning landscapes, capturing the essence of her journey and emotions.

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A Letter from Toneice Lashawn Bell: Life on the Santa Maria in 1492

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  1. 12 October, 1492 Dearest Family, I’ve been on this ship for two months now and they are making me work really hard . The name of our ship is Santa Maria and our captain is Christopher Columbus but we are on a big ship so I can live with that. We are on our way to Guanahani . I sure miss all of you but I have to get back to work. Love, Toneice Lashawn Bell

  2. 11 October, 1492 Dearest Family, This island is so beautiful. I wish all of you were here so we can be together. I’m very homesick and I wish that I can come home but this island is my home now. All trees are so big and puffy when Columbus got there he named the island San Salvaordor. We Traded a lot of things parrots , cotton thread, and many other things and we swapped the glass Beads and hawks balls. We meet a lot of different people like the Tainos and at dawn we saw naked people . Well I have to go now so I love all of you. Love, Toneice Lashawn Bell

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