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February 10th At 5 got under weigh and
proceeded for Corrientes where we arrived & anchored
at 7.30. After Quarters the Band continued
to play much to the amusement of the people
who came down in crowds. At 10 the Flag Lieut
called on the Captain of the Port and Governor to
ascertain when it would be convenient for them
to receive the Admiral. At 11 Admiral, Secretary,
Flag Suff, & Coran went ashore in Cocked hats and
side arms, and were soon followed by a crowd
of ragged lousy urchins. They returned at noon.
At 2.30 one of our boys fell overboard, who was
unable to swim, and the Commdr being on deck
at the time, at once jumped overboard, just
as he was dressed, and fortunately succeeded in
saving the poor devil just as he was going down.
Any quantity of visitors on board, some by swimming
and others in boats: several women wished to come
up but were not allowed. In the afternoon it was very
hot but several of the Officers went on shore. A little
before sunset several laies and gentlemen came
on board, to see our ship, and hear the band.
After some refreshment they went on shore,
apparently highly pleased. In the evening many
of the Officers went ashore again.

February 11th 7.30 Lighted fires - 9 steam up-
10.33 shortnened in cable. A Gentleman came on board
for a passage to Assumpsion. A French Surgeon
came on board bringing a very rare plant, which
he wished to send to England, but as we were