June 13. Clear and pleasant. Rain towards 8:00 AM at 6:30 German man of war 'Falke' left the harbor. At 9:30 mustered at quarters and exercised at dimensional drills. Crew engaged at revolver and rifle practice.
By order of the commanding Officer, C.Larson Mate – was restricted to the ship until further orders, for being absent from the ship on the 10th instant, without permission, and for returning to the ship in such condition as to be unfit for duty – and necessitated him being put on a the "sick list" from the excessive use of alcohol. At 3:30 the 'Brutus' was sighted standing in towards Apia from the Ed. The 'Brutus' anchored at 4:30 PM. Passing rain showers during evening. The Commanding Officer of the 'Brutus' called officially after anchoring. A search light was visible towards the Ed about 10 PM. Went swimming from ship.
Wrote to Jennie and Liz - sealed letters and send same ashore - sent pictures in Liz's letter. Also wrote a letter to Mrs. Cahill and address same to her c/o J.
June 14 Clear and pleasant. Very warm. Mustered at quarters and exercised crew at fire quarters – then abandon ship. Everybody left ship and all boats and balsas were lowered. Crew engaged at revolver and rifle practice. The 'Falke" was again sighted towards the Ed. Same search light was visible this evening as yesterday evening. Went swimming from ship. Very warm.
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