Saturday, August 3.—Not so much rain to-day. Finished coaling, although I am not full, to avoid being further cheated in the measure by the scoundrel who is putting it in. Got off and got up the new main yard. Am again ready for sea.
Extracts from the journal of Commander Semmes, C.S. Navy, commanding C.S.S. Sumter
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