April 2, 1899. Overcast and cloudy. Very calm. Barometer rising. Had General muster and were inspected by the Captain at quarters. Secured all boats for sea. At 1:00 weighed anchor and stood out of harbor. At 1:30 were underway, and at 1:49 set course N 54° W. O’Neill was put under sentrys charge for being drunk - Trial by Summary Court Martial. Toward evening very pleasant. Smooth sea. Later in evening, overcast and cloudy with a very heavy dew.
April 3, 1899, Cloudy but pleasant. Light breeze – Very warm. Heavy few towards 8 o’clock. Had quarters at 9:30; exercised at physical drill. Set clock back 12 minutes. Delivered specifications to O’Neil. Had small target practice in afternoon, 22 cal. Toward evening clear and pleasant. Moderate breeze, and a smooth sea. Later in the evening a heavy dew.
Lat at noon DR 8° 31’ 00” S.
Long at noon DR 80° 36’ 00” W.
April 4, 1899 ——— Explanation???? Murphy 30 00 Falser 30 00
Clear and pleasant. Barometer steady. Course N 52° W.
Toward 8 o’clock, clear and warm. Smooth sea. At 9:30 mustard at quarters, and exercised at company drill. Exercised at physical drill at evening quarters, and small target practice.
Lat at noon DR. 5° 20’ S
Long at noon DR 83° 51’ W
James M Miller
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