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June 6th Clear and pleasant. Mustard at morning quarters, and exercised at Company drill. At 12:45 the ‘Porpoise’  came in. At 2:00 Malietca and Chiefs visited Commissioners. At 5:00 HMS Torah left going to Ed. At 5:20 Norwegian barque ‘Bappho’ came in and anchored. At 5:40 LM Society’s Steamer ‘John Williams’ left port.

June 7th Clear and pleasant. At 6:25 the ‘Falke’ left work. At 9:30 mustard at quarters. had fire drill. Still receiving arms from Mataafa and Malietoa adhenents. Wrote to J.

June 8th Clear and pleasant. Very warm. At 6:00 the ‘Brutus’ left the harbor and at 6:05 HMS Torch came in. At 7:45 HMS Porpoise, left harbor, bound for home – all hands cheering – manning rail and rigging– In afternoon, rain, thunder and lightning.

Wrote to Lizzie.

June 9th Clear, but damp. The LMS “John Williams” came in and anchored. Sent a guand of Marines ashore for Commissioners! Mustered at morning quarters. Exercised at divisional drills. The English merchantship “Manapouni” came in and anchored; also the German Cruiser “Falke”. Crew having revolver practice at target in water – 30 yds – and rifle practice at target in water - 500 yds – Wrote to J.