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June 12th - Wind NE very cold, employed getting ready for
sea, or rather the River. Brazilian Commodore and
several other Officers came on board.

June 13th At 10 we lighted fires, and soon afterward
the Ministers Suite came off. By eleven the fires
were all right, when the Minister with his Secretary
accompanied by several Officers came on board,
when we weighed, and proceeded for Buenos Ayres

June 14th At 3.30 came to an anchor - in four
fathoms - banked the fires. Daylight got steam
up again, weighed, and steamed up the river.
By nine, we came abreast of Colonia, the weather
getting much warmer, a difference of 8 degrees in
the thermometer. Passed several vessels at anchor.

Sunday June 15th In the River. At daylight we
again got under weigh and proceeded on our way
up the River. At 10 went to Divisions and inspected
lower deck, the usual discontent and growling in
the Mess. Had a long yarn with the Minister, who I
found was not a Scotchinqu but a damned crusty
old son of a b---h, and his Secretary a perfect Snob.
The weather very fine, and getting warmer, and in
consequence a decrease seen on my Sick List. We again
anchored at dusk, just as the Engines broke down.
Engineers & Stokes employed repairing the mishap -
Walked with Mr Christie till 9 then turned in.

June 15th The old yarn again, at daylight weighed
and steamed up the river. A difference of 15° on the
thermometer. At 2 PM passed St Pedro where a few
Schooners were at anchor. Sunset or a little after we
reached Obligade, where we hailed by an Argentine man