April 14, 1899, overcast and cloudy – Misty. Moderate swells – Ship pitching heavily at times. Had quarters at 9:30 and exercised at physical drill. Tested flood cocks and inspected magazines – found in good condition. Cold. Course N 49° W. Mustered at evening quarters and exercised at aiming drill, and with 22 cal. rifle. Barometer steady.
Lat 31° 58’ N
Long 119° 44' W.
April 15, 1899, overcast and cloudy coming, misty. Head swell. At 11:10 sighted land on starboard bow. Set clock back 7 minutes. In taking soundings, wire parted at 70 fathoms and was lost overboard. Barometer falling. At 3:15 sighted Pigeon Point Lighthouse. Clearing and cool in afternoon – pleasant. Had quarters for muster and physical drill. Running along California coast. At 6:45 stood into harbor of San Francisco. Heavy dew. At 8:30 came to anchor. Boat came alongside and reported we were to take Samoan Commissioners to Samoa. Good news for first day in our home port - (tm)-
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