Monday, July 15.— The weather moderating, and the sea going down, though still rough. Nothing seen. In the afternoon pleasant, with a moderate trade. I feel better to-day, for the first time in six days. Thanks.
Extracts from the journal of Commander Semmes, C.S. Navy, commanding C.S.S. Sumter
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