April 10, 1899. Cloudy and damp. Misty. Smooth sea. Toward 8:00 AM, pleasant. Barometer falling. At 9:30 mustered at quarters. Crew employed painting. Had evening quarters, and exercised at physical drill; also painting drill. Tried seared light.
Lat. 16° 52’ N.
Long. 105° 12' W.
April 11, 1899, Clear and pleasant with heavy dew. Smooth sea. Barometer falling slowly. Sighted two four masted sailing ships. One, the Port Caledonia of Glasgow bound S’d. The Sentence of the Summary Court-Martial of P. Van de Ville, for being intoxicated while on board ship, was mitigated and is as follows. Fifteen days solitary confinement and double irons, on bread and water, and a full ration every third day, and to lose one month pay amounting to $72.00. At 9:30 mustered at quarters and exercised at battalion drill. Had evening quarters, and exercised at physical and aiming drills. At 7:30 sounded to General quarters for exercise. Getting very cool.
Lat. 20° 48’ N.
Long. 108° 55' W.
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