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Cape Frio Bay, when the Admiral, Commdr and
Lieut went on shore, returning at 5 to dine - In the
evening we had cards in the sun room, but could
not get a smoke till late in consequence of the Admiral
remaining long on deck - At 10 the Commdr in Chief went
to bed and some of us had a smoke on the sly, and
after a glass of Sherry, turned in also. Only two on the list.
At 11 it came on to rain very fast, with a strong
breeze from the SW.

March 20th 7. It cleared up, the weather being cool
and pleasant, at 9, 2nd Master went away to sound the
entrance of the Bay, by order from the Admiral, to ascertain
if there was sufficient water for a large ship to seat in.
9.30 Went to Quarters. 10 it came on to rain heavily, and
the Ral had ordered a boat at 11. but being still wet at
that time, it was 12 before the party left, and they had
not gone half a mile from the ship, when a very heavy
shower of rain came on, but they still went on, & reached
the Light House on the summit of Capt Frio. - About 2 a
party of Officers and men went ashore, and had races,
leap frog, swimming matches & while I was writing
to my dear L -y. There was the usual scene of
fun in the Gun room in the evening, and it was rather
late before we turned in.

March 21st At 4 lighted fires and got Steam up, after
which we weighed and proceeded to Amacas, where we
arrived at 9 and came to an anchor - Being Good
Friday, at 10.30 perfomed Divine Service. At 1 a
few of us walked into the country a distance of 12 miles
and on our return about 6 felt pretty well done up, & got
on board as soon as possible, and after dinner turned in.