April 8th. At five A. M., got under way and steamed up the river; at eight forty came to anchor three miles above Bayou Sara, opposite a large plantation; among other objects a saw-mill was here seen in operation; sent a boat on shore in charge of an officer and an armed crew for the purpose of foraging; after capturing a quantity of sheep they returned on board; at four thirty P. M., got under way again, and continued on our way up the river; at seven P. M., brought ship to anchor for the night near Texas landing.
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