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being very drunk, the Lass of Gowrie quite a
failure

November 21st At 9.30 went on board Express
on a Surrey on Invalids - 10.30 Admiral came on
board, remaining till 1, writing Cards of Invitation
for Monday to a ball on board - In the evening went
ashore with the Flag Lieut.

November 22nd Admiral called on Brazilian Commodore
saluted on leaving the ship which was returned by the
Indefatigable - Dr Woodcock came on board - In the afternoon
went to Mr Bowmans Foundry, and at 6
crossed the river in a canoe, and called on Mrs
Bowman, where we spent a very pleasant evening,
with music and whiskey toddy, and it was midnight -
before I got on board -

November 23rd At 10 the Admiral came on board,
and at 11.30 We were all in cocked hats &c to receive
the President, Brazilian Commodore, and our Consul:
there was a grand turn out, for they all had a Lieut
with them - after remaining about an hour they left
and I was glad to see them over the side - In the evening
we had the Band up -

November 24th All hands busy, shifting guns, and
preparing for our grand fete on Monday - At 11
the Admiral came on board, remaining till 1 PM, where
he went ashore with the Commdr and Secretary to a party,
The Band being sent ashore shortly afterwards. In the
evening we had cards, music and singing making it
Saturday night with the "Maids of Merry England".

Sunday November 25th At seven the Band returned,
and there was a great deal of polishing and preparing