Tuesday, July 23.—Still coaling, refitting, painting, etc. Weather more cloudy and wind not so constantly fresh within the last few days. Took sights for chronometers; longitude 68° 58′ 30 ” W.
Extracts from the journal of Commander Semmes, C.S. Navy, commanding C.S.S. Sumter
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