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to Monte Video, where Mrs F and family were
remaining - Mail bag closed one for Sissy when
the Steam was got up and we weighed and went
out of harbor.

May 28th Made sail and with steam we must
have been going about 9 knots - In the forenoon
after Quarters served out warm clothing and
shoes to Ship's Company. In the afternoon set
Stinsails on port side to a fine fresh breeze amd let
the fires burn down. In the evening had two rubbers
of whist with the Commdr beat him both, and then
played two games with Ross for a black silk handkerchief
and pair of Shoes both of which I won.

May 29th During the middle watch the wind fell
light and at 5 we again got the steam up, just as
the breeze freshened and made all possible sail
on the Starboard side. At 9 we had a strong breeze
and let the fires get low again - In the afternoon we
were walking along at the rate of 9 1/2 knots - Evening
had a rubber with Commdr and turned - Midnight blowing
very hard.

May 30th All of a sudden it felt calm, and we again
drew the fires forward, and went under steam. At day
light the wind freshened, when we shortned sail. 8 it
headed us when we furled all the square sails continuing
to steam with the assistance of fore and aft sails - 9 went
to General Quarters . By noon we had regular SWester
and shortened all sail, steaming about 2 knots
an hour - Towards night the sea got up, and she
was very uncomfortable - After Quarters in the evening
exercised the hands at shifting jib boom.