A diary from a crusty seaman, written in 1799 holds the key to a ship's name, Diligence, and what she captures. Uncle Jacob Miller's child, Garrett is delegated Commissioner, issuing the letters of marque during the War of 1812. Come on a journey from Ireland, to America, flee the Revolutionary War, dance in a pinafore, visit with the spinsters and watch the sails come into the harbor. Imagine with me!