Sunday, July 14.—Wind still fresh, with a heavy sea; making 5 knots under sail, with the wind about a point free. Did not muster the crew, but allowed them to rest. No sail seen. I am getting no better. Have been confined nearly all day to my hammock with nausea and debility and pain in the left side.
Extracts from the journal of Commander Semmes, C.S. Navy, commanding C.S.S. Sumter
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