March 20, 1899, overcast and cloudy, with rain during early part of the morning. Course N 3° W. Barometer rising slowly. Moderate breeze from NNW. Increasing in force to fresh breeze. Toward 10 AM, heavy rain squalls and moderate gale. Toward 12, moderating, and clearing. Sighted Mocha Island on the starboard bow. Served out clean bags and hammocks. Changed course to N 18° W. Passing rain showers towards evening. Clearing about 8:00 PM
Wrote to J.
Lat at noon DR 39° 27' S.
Long at noon DR 74° 37' W.
March 21, 1899, Partly cloudy with heavy dew. Gentle breeze. About 1:20 sighted Saint Maria light. Changed our course to N 7° E. Smooth sea. Starting to be clear about 8 – very pleasant. Had quarters and exercised at heavy marching order. About 10:30 land was sighted on starboard bow. About 2:00 passed a Chilean man of war bound south. Both saluted. Had quarters in the evening and exercised at physical drill. Bright moonlight night with heavy dew. At 7:30 PM, exercised at fire quarters. Every thing ready in 2'27". Wrote to J. Expect to get in tomorrow.
Lat at noon DR 35° 14' S.
Long at noon DR 73° 24' 30" W.
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