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Bahia: Sometimes called San Salvador, was founded in 1549. The city is divided into two parts, the upper part, or Citital Alta, is built on a ridge, and access is had to it from the lower part, or Citital Boxa, by elevators, and an inclined railway; also by inclined streets for driving. The principal merchants have their residences in the upper town, while in the lower, there are most of the warehouse and stores, handling inland produce and foreign goods. The Cathedral, built of marble in the upper town, is said to be the handsomest building of its kind in Brazil. The palaces of the Archbishop and the Governor, and the theater, are among the best buildings in the city. The city has about 162,000 inhabitants, counting the suburbs; the majority are negro, and a mixture of negro and Portuguese, and the minority pure Portuguese forming the higher class of society. The Portuguese language is spoken. Very few foreigners live in the city. The city has not many modern improvements. No electric lights, but there is a line of electric cars, not very well-equipped. The money is in a sad state of depreciation, its value fluctuates several times a day according to cable advices from London. Paper money is all that is in circulation. Their paper money is made by the American Banknote Co of New York. 

The commerce of Bahia, consists chiefly of exports of sugar, cotton, rum, tobacco, coffee, hides and cocoa; uncut stones of amethyst and topaz. They import manufactured articles, such as flour, salt, iron, glass, wines, etc. The city is defended by several forts – small ones – the first is that on San Antonio Point – A little N'd are Santa Maria and St. Diego. At the SW extremity of the city is Fort Gamboa, with that of San Pedro; and a little farther up the harbor is the insulated, circular Fort San Marcello du Mar, protecting the Navy Yard. There are other smaller batteries, along the beach and one on Mount Serrat point.

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On the land side, the town is protected by forts, and other fortifications. Plenty of fruit can always be obtained, the best being the oranges, mangos, alligator pears, limes and bananas. Fish and vegetable are abundant. Coal (Cardiff) can be obtained in large quantities. We coaled for 5 lighters: each containing about 50 ton, and took in 350 ton in 3 days. A large number of natives (negro) half naked, some only wearing coats, come off in lighters, and handle the coal in small open baskets, about a foot in diameter – (just large enough for one shovel full of coal-) - a slow and primitive method of coaling. Several lines of railways connect Bahia with other parts of Brazil. Three lines of British steamers call here, also French, German, American, Spanish and Brazilian steamers. 12 in all. There is no dry dock here, but there is a Navy Yard where small repairs can be made. The Navy Yard joins the Arsenal. Certain anchorages are set apart for men of war, and also for merchant vessels.

February 17, 1899, Partly cloudy with occasional showers. British steamer left harbor. Received 4 coal lighters alongside. Began coaling at 9 AM. The Commanding Officer made an official visit to the Comd'g Officer of the Brazilian Corvette Parnahyba. A Brazilian steamer came in and anchored. The Comd'g Officer returned the call of the US Consul. An American schooner, and a French and English steamer, arrived. Emptied two, call lighters and sent ashore. Gentle breeze from East - d gentle – too hot for anything. Knocked off coaling at 5:30 PM – at 6:00 PM – half masted our colors, on account of the death of the Governor of the French Republic. British Steamer "Clyde" left the harbor. Wrote a sort of P.S. – in my letter to J. Read "Ivanhoe".  

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February 18, 1899. Partly cloudy to overcast, and squally weather with thunder and lightning, accompanied by heavy rainstorms, with a moderate breeze from E. to E.N.E. French steamer left harbor. At 5:00 AM, all hands were called. Began coaling at 5:30, and quit at 7 for breakfast. Resumed coaling at 7:45. Held a Summary Court Martial beginning at 9:45 of which Lieut. Griffin was Senior member. – Convened for the trial of L. Schamberg. At 11:55 American Bark J. H. Ingersoll got underway and stood out of harbor. The Comd’g Officer left the ship to pay an official visit of the Governor of Bahia. The Comd'g Officer of the Brazilian Corvette, Parnahere M. Virtulino de M. Moreira Sampaio, came aboard to return the visit of the Captain, but he has left the ship. The Captain returned at 3 PM – Made official calls on the Governor of the Province, the Captain of the Port; and the French Consul, to offer to the latter, and to the French Republic, on behalf of the Government of the United States, condolence on the occasion of the death of the President of the French Republic. J. Mulcahy was put under sentry's charge for having liquor in his possession. At 8:15 all lighters were towed away from ship on account of tomorrow being Sunday. The Comd’g Officer ordered Lawrence put under sentry's charge for safe keeping. Still raining as I write this – 8:15 PM – Wrote a few lines to J. and sealed letter, ready for mailing.

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February 19, 1899, Cloudy weather with hard showers and very light breezes from S.S.E. Barometer falling. A small Brazilian steamer, arrived, and anchored. Raining continuously, with, occasional bursts of thunder and lightning. At 9:30 had quarters – The Articles of the Government of the Navy were read to all hands. At 10:00 AM the American bark, which left the harbor yesterday, returned and anchored, owning to gales blowing outside. An Austrian steamer, anchored close aboard – About 3:45 Austrian shifted anchorage, for one closer inshore. Brazilian steamer came in and anchored. Still raining at 8:00 PM – Feel blue this evening – and have a severe headache – sent J's letter. 

February 20th 1899. Partly cloudy – occasional squalls. Barometer steady – temperature 101°. A court met to try J. Mulcahy with a Summary Court Martial. The Secretary and Aide to his Excellence, the Governor of Bahia, returned an official call made by the Captain of this ship. Lawrence, on being released from prison, came on deck, and assaulted natives in coal lighters – was put in double irons for three days. H Addicks, 7 days double irons, bread and water for striking ships Corporal, while in the execution of his duties. The Captain of the Port sent his Secretary to explain his inability to return the call of the Comd'g Officer of the ship, owning to illness. Passing showers of rain, and in general, very nasty weather. Making preparations for sea. Started fires under boiler's "A" "C" "D" and "E". Very warm. I awoke quite early this morning and thought rather dark on deck, I noticed someone – this had better not be written as dead men tell no tales - (see page 39 about "thief")    

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February 21, 1899, During the early part of the morning, weather was partly cloudy, with passing showers of rain. Slight meteoric shower in NW. Barometer falling very slowly. At 6:00 AM called all hands, and have up anchor. At 6:30 started ahead full speed in engines, standing out of the harbor. My station at engine communicators and whistle - close at hand. Blew three long blast as a parting salute. Set course S1/4 W. Exercised at Company drill. Crew employed cleaning ship. At 1:40 PM, changed course to SW by N. The sentence of the Summary court-martial which tried Louis Schamberg, on a charge of leaving his post without being regularly relieved, was promulgated and is as follows. Solitary confinement for 15 days on bread and water, with a full ration every 3rd day, and to lose one (1) months pay. At 3:30 passed a two masted schooner going N’d. Course SW by N. Bright moon light - Clear, fine evening.

Lat 14° 03’ S at noon DR. 

Long 38° 20’ W at noon DR. 

Wrote a few lines to J. 

Reading Hugh Wynne Vol I and II

February 22, 1899, clear and pleasant. Barometer steady. At 7 AM, changed course to SW. Started fire in boiler "D" at 7:05, so as to let fires in boiler "B" die out, owing to a serious leak. Steamer in sight on starboard bow standing to S'd - a sail on port hand standing to N'd. At 9:45 sighted another steamer on starboard bow. At noon, the colors were hoisted and the national salute of 21 guns was fired. George Washington's birthday. At noon, changed course to SW1/4S. The Court of which Lieut. Griffin was Senior member is dissolved. Light breeze from North. J Mulcahy - 15 days double irons, bread and water, and to lose two months pay, amounting to $140.00, for having intoxicants in his possession. As there is no place of confinement at present, Mulcahy is a prisoner at large.

Distance made good since noon February 21, 292 miles

Lat 18° 40 ‘ S at noon DR

Long 39° 32’ W at noon DR

Wrote to J.

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February 23, 1899. Clear and pleasant. Hazy around horizon. At 4:00 AM, changed course to S by N3/8W. N.Ely breezes, accompanied by a long N Ely swell. At 7 :00 AM, passed a Felucca standing to E'd. Loaded with fish and laboring heavily in the head sea. Lawrence was released from confinement and restored to duty. Went to General Quarters - all divisions ready in four minutes – set the clock back 9 minutes. The Comd’g Officer had us all mustered aft, and told us 4 revolver belts were missing and someone stole them, what for he did not know. Had a careful search of the ship, but failed to find them. He also said, "Men, there's a thief on board this ship, and a thief on board ship is worse than a thief on shore. On numerous occasions, I have had complaints of articles of wearing apparel, etc. being missed. My icebox was, by some overthought on the part of my steward, left open. Some dastardly sneak steals all the fruit in it. It isn't for the fruit I'm speaking, but for the principle of the thing. -   Forewarned men is forearmed and the sooner you find who the thief is, the better it will be for yourselves. Go forward". See page 37 - I must keep quiet, as this may be the cause of someone being court-martialed – Very singular, but in the gloom I could not discern features. Barometer Falling at 3 o'clock high land was sighted off starboard beam. Exercised at physical drill. Lightning nearly all evening. At 5:00 PM - changed course to SW by W

Lat. 22° 54’ at noon, DR. 

Long 41 09’ at noon DR

Distance made good since noon Feb 22, 296 miles. Wrote to J. 

I will here add, that on the morning of the discovery I made, I notified's ship's writer (Moulton) of the fact, this was several days previous to our being called aft and notified of the fact by the Captain. There was a special order issued owing to a break in the distiller, water would be cut down to a gallon a day, for both officers and crew. At this rate, there is barely enough water left to last until we reach our next port. Finished reading ‘Raft Mates’ by Kirk Monroe.

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February 24, 1899, clear and pleasant. Arose at 4:00 AM. Light breeze from W by N banking to SW by W.  Smooth sea. Exercised at physical drill. Tested flood cocks and found them in good condition. Passed a German steamer bound North.  In the afternoon, hazy and passing showers. Barometer steady. At 5:40 changed course to SW3/4W. Between the dog watches, the barometer rose. 

Lat 26° 21’ S at noon, DR.

Long 44° 29’ W at noon DR

Distance made good since noon February 23 - 279 miles. 

Wrote to J 

February 25, 1899. Cloudy and pleasant. Heavy seas from SSW. On course SW3/4W.

Wave length 400 foot. Rained continually during day, but cleared about 4:00 PM – at 6:00 raining again and blowing hard. Very foggy. Kept blowing whistle at intervals. Captain inspected crew at quarters. Changed course to S. 47° W and at the 6:00 PM changed to S 44° W. Passed a steamer at 8:30 bound north. Saw Doctor this morning, on account of sore throat. Claims it is tonsillitis – turning cooler towards evening – thermometer 91°

Lat 29° 44’ S at noon DR 

Long 48° 13’ W at noon DR

Distance since noon February 24 285 miles. 

Wrote to J.

February 26, 1899. Cloudy with a gentle breeze from ESE. Long rolling sea: barometer steady. Course S 44° W. At 8:30 sighted large steamer standing to the N’d at 8:45 sighted two others standing to the N’d, one carrying Brazilian colors. Exchanged color salutes with English steamer “Whitgift” At 9:30 mustered at quarters, Captain inspected crew and ship. Took deep-sea soundings and found hard bottom at 33 fathoms. (198 feet) 

At 10:45 exchanged color salutes with a large French steamer. Took another deep-sea soundings and found a muddy bottom at 40 fathoms of water. Changed uniform from white into blue on account of change in the weather. Finished reading "Dory Mates" by Kirk Monroe

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February 26, 1899, continued. 

Changed course to S 43° W. Swinging ship 2 or 3 points, in order to get azimuths with port helm. Took another sounding and found gray sand in 20 fathoms of water. Sighted two sailing vessels bound South. Toward evening, heavy dew. Sighted St Maria light. Barometer steady. 

Lat 33° 19’ DR at noon. 

Long 42° 7’ DR at noon

Distance made good since noon Feb 25 - 289 miles. 

Wrote to J.

4218 gallons of water on hand. 

Hurt left hand punching bag.

February 27, 1899, Generally fair and pleasant. Course S 61° W. At 7 AM sighted Flores Island, and at 8 it was pretty well abeam - distance about 19 miles. Signal station at Flores Island run up international signal BPG meaning "did you call at ___?" At 8 o'clock stood in to Montevideo anchorage, passing a large Italian man of war on way in, flying Admirals flag. Some delay in getting Italian flag and failed to salute as is customary, when one meets another, flying pennant of Senior ranking, (lying in Quarantine at Flores Island) At 9:30 came to, with port anchor, veering to 20 Fathoms of chain and 3.5 fathoms of water. Saluted the port with 21 guns, Uruguayan flag at main. This was immediately returned by the Cerro battery. 

Russell was reduced to 2nd conduct class for being slow in bending on the Italian flag for a salute. Addicks was released from confinement and restored to duty. Received a visit from US Consul; on his departure, 7 guns were fired. U.S. Ensign at fore. HMS "Basilisk" came in and anchored. Making preparation for coaling ship. Sent an officer to make the customary boarding visit on "Basilisk". Coal lighters came alongside about 3:45.  Began coaling about 4:15 and at 5:30 knocked off, having taken in all 21 tons. Coal lighters were towed away at 7 for the night. Set clocks back 12 minutes. Wrote all my grievances to J.

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February 28, 1899. Arose at reveille (5:00 AM). Clear and pleasant. Light NE'ly airs. Resumed coaling at 6:00 AM. Started reading "The Scarlet Letter" by Hawthorne. The Commanding Officer made official calls to H.M.S. Basilisk and to the Capt. of the Port, also to the U.S. Minister and U.S. Consul. Took in 20,000 gallons of water for boiler use. Everybody coaling ship. The men working on the forward cargo deck, stowing coal, struck for liberty and would not work. Making a terrible uproar and shouting for liberty. At 9:30 German Steamer "Mendoza" came in.

Wrote to J.

February 29, 1899, this shows how absent-minded I am getting.

March 1, 1899, arose at usual time. About 3:00 AM, a manhole gasket in boiler “F” blew out. Clear and pleasant. Light breeze from E.S.E. Crew engaged coaling ship from lighters alongside.
Colonel Carlos Gaudencio, Commandant de Marina, and Captain General de Puerto (Capt Gen'l of the Port) with a health officer, paid an official visit to the Captain. The commanding officer of the HMS Basilisk paid an official visit to the Captain of this ship. At 11:30 Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the U.S. visited the shipping company with the US Council of Monteiro. At 1:30 the US Minister left the ship, and we fired a 15 gun salute in his honor. All the public vessels in the harbor dressed the ship at noon (excepting us) with the Uruguayan flag at main touch. At 6:00 PM, knocked off coaling ship. The giga crew were put under sentry charge to await action for being drunk. Took in 450 tons of coal. Fireworks and bombs are being shut off, owning to an election. That's why the ships were decorated. Mustered at quarters and Captain gave us a speech on why he wouldn't let us go ashore, etc. Several rowdies congregated in the forecastle and brought this about. They apologized later. 

Wrote to J and mailed letter. 

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Montevideo is the capital of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. Stands on a gently rising ground on the east side of the bay, occupying a peninsula, extending E and N 1/4 by 1/2 miles in breath. The warehouses, the wharves, and the lofty custom house buildings produce a favorable impression on landing.

The principal building is the Cathedral, an imposing structure with its dome and two towers, which may be seen from a long distance in the offing.

The trade is considerable; the exports consist principally of wool, hides and tallow; and the imports of cotton and woolen fabrics, hardware, wine, etc. A large transit trade is done in provisions. The population of the city and the immediate neighborhood is 215,000. The U.S. Minister to Uruguay and Paraguay resides here. The U.S. is also represented by a Consul and vice Consul. It is intersected with tramways, and is a telegraphic communication with all parts of Brazil and by submarine cable with England. Water is brought by pipes from the San Lucia River, distance 33 miles, to a reservoir, 6 miles distance from the town, and from thence to the capital. Water is brought to ships in vessels when required. Supplies are cheap and abundant. English and U.S. money are used here. Full value of English pounds $4.80 American $5.00 gold piece $5.00 

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March 2, 1899 – Clear and pleasant. Barometer steady. Resumed coaling at 6 AM. The Italian cruiser "Calabria" came into port and anchored.  The "Messageries Maritimes" steamer "Portugal" came in and anchored. The gigs crew were placed in single irons for five days for disobedience of orders. Finished coaling at 3 PM. Went in swimming. The Captain called on Don Juan L Cuestas, President of the Republic of Uruguay. Made the usual boarding visit to the "Calabria". 

March 3, 1899. Clear and pleasant, but rain later in the day. Everybody cleaned ship. Italian Cruiser left harbor. Mail left the ship at 1 o'clock. The Royal Mail steamer took mail to US. Making preparations for sea. All fires and boilers in readiness. Got in all stores for trip to the Falkland Islands. Muster crew at quarters. Received a visit from the Comandante de Marina, and fired a salute of 21 gun in honor of the President (who was just elected) of Uruguay, in whose behalf the visit was made, in return for the congratulatory visit yesterday of the Commanding Officer.

March 4, 1899. Overcast and cloudy. Calm at first then light breeze from E.S.E. At 10:30 got underway and stood out of the harbor of Montevideo. Ship being coursed by the Navigator. Private Archer was placed under sentry's charged to await trial by Summary Court Martial for being asleep while on duty. Copy of specifications was delivered to the accused. Severing ship at 3.35 – slowed down to do same. Sighted a steamer standing to N'd at 5:15 cited Cape San Antonio Light (at mouth of La Platte River) course SE1/2S.  

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March 5, 1899, overcast and foggy. Kept whistle going all night. Very little sleep. Very damp. A hermaphrodite ling sighted on port beam. Swing ship at 8 o'clock to get sun azimuths (O) Finished at 9:00 and at 9:30 mustered at quarters. Passed a brigantine at 9:30. Course S1/4W. Set clock back 4 minutes. Very foggy during day. Barometer falling.

Lat DR at noon 39° 18' S. 

Long DR at noon 56° 54' W.

Distance made good since March 4; 252 miles.

March 6, 1899, overcast and foggy – Heavy rain which cleared fog somewhat. Gentle breeze from E. S. E. A summary court-martial, of which Ensign Beekerah was senior member, was conveyed for the trial of Harvey Archer. At 10 o'clock, court adjourned to await the action of the convening authority, for being asleep on duty. On course S1/4W until 9:44 when changed to S 13° E. Sighted a whale. Crew overhauling anchor chains, and fitting new shackles where necessary. Passed one of HM ships at 3:30. At 4:00 slowed down to swing ship and at 4:25 knocked off, the clouds interfering. Mustered at quarters and exercised at physical drill, and served our clean hammocks. Barometer rising slowly. Wrote to J. 

Lat at noon DR 43° 43' S. 

Long at noon DR 57° 53' W. 

Distance made good since noon March 5th, 277 miles.

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March 7, 1899, Fair and cool. Gentle breeze from S. S. W.  Barometer steady. Course S 13° E. Moderate sea, but very rough during day. At 9:30 mustered crew at quarters, and exercised at Battalion drill. Published before the Marine Guard, the Summary Court-Martial sentence of Harvey Archer, which as mitigated by the Commanding Officer, was as follows. Solitary confinement in single irons, on bread and water for fifteen days – full rations every third day – (just enough to keep one from starving) and to lose one month pay. Made Archer a prisoner at large, to wait for a vacant cell. During the roughness Archer fell down latter, falling against steam captain and cut his head quite badly, was sewed by ship's doctor. The Court was dissolved. Slowed down to 60 revolutions a minute.  

At 3:30 stop engines 8 minutes, to get an old bucket that fell between the worm and worm wheel, on the main shaft.  Overcast and cloudy towards evening, with increased dampness. 

Wrote to J. 

Lat DR noon 48° 22' S. 

Long DR noon 57° 54' W.

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March 8th 1899. Overcast and cloudy, with a drizzling rain and smooth sea. Barometer falling. Took soundings and got fine, gray,  sandy bottom at 65 fathoms. At 7:10 Volunteer ___ rocks sighted.  At 8:45 stood into the harbor of Port Stanley. Had American Jack at foremast. (Signal for pilot) and fired one gun – No pilot came, and Navigator took ship in. At 9:30 came abreast of the city very suddenly owing to the turns on entering. Fired a salute of 21 guns with British flag at main, which was answered gun for gun by HM. Flagship ‘Flora’; also fired 11 guns, in honor of the Commodore on the ‘Flora’  which was answered. An officer from the ‘Flora’ visited this ship. The Captain of this ship made an official call to Com. Norcock [Charles James Norcock] on the ‘Flora’ ; also to the Comd’g Officer of the H.M.S. ‘Swallow’ at 11:20 the US Consul came on board and left at 2 o'clock, a salute of 7 guns being fired in his honor. Barometer falling slowly. The Comd’g Officer made and official visits to the Consul. The Comd’g Officer of H.M.S. ‘Swallow” returned visit of our Captain. Spoke to an inhabitant. This is the first American man of war that has been here in 15 years. We came purposely to carry away the body of Admiral Spouts, which was buried here. Our government has been trying to send this body North for the last 10 years, and the people here did not think it would ever be removed, but they'll know better when we begin digging for it. Had intended to visit etc "Flora" and left ship in whale boat, with eight other boys. But had to put back owing to the stiff breeze. We were laughed at by our shipmates. Fahr was – – for wearing an apprentice mark on his shirt. Wrote to J. Sighted a bark on coming in, and found out later she was flying signals of distress. Fishing over side – no bites – very cold

Lat by bearings 51° 39' S. 

Long by bearings 57° 40' W.

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Port Stanley, Falkland Islands.

The Falkland Islands, belonging to Great Britain, form a group in the South Atlantic, consisting altogether of above 100 islands. They lie off the coast of South America, about 350 miles east’d of the Strait of Magellan. Only two of the islands, namely East and West Falkland, are of any considerable size, and these are separated from each other, by a sound from 2 1/2 to 18 miles. The whole group comprises an area of 6500 square miles, and is indented in a remarkable manner by bays and sounds, which form excellent harbors, and these, together with the varied outlines of the mountains, constitute the principal features in the general aspect of the country. They were owned by the French and Spanish, but were finally taken by the English. The government is administrated by a governor, who resides at Stanley, aided by an executive and legislative Council. The members of both councils are appointed by the Crown. Nearly all the islands of size are inhabited. The positions of the settlements will be seen by reference to a chart, a knowledge of which would be available to shipwrecked Mariners seeking relief. Population about 2000. The exports consist of wool, provisions, hides, horns, houp, bones and tallow. In the general appearance of the Falkland Islands, there is little remarkable. Ridges of rocky hills over 1000 feet high are seen traversing extrusive tracts of moorland, without a trace, and bound by a low rocky coast. Excellent harbors, easy of access, affording good shelter, and formed by the remarkable indentations of the coast and abound among these islands. A remarkable feature in the botany of the Falkland Islands is the entire want of trees, but there is a variety of sweet-scented flowers, which in Nov. and Dec. nearly cover the ground.

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The tussac grass, a gigantic sedgy grass, having blades 7 foot in length and 3/4” in breath, was formally abundant on the masses, but since the importation of cattle, has disappeared, except where fenced, and on the detached islands. Anti sevalutic plants are very plentiful in a wild state, such as celery, savory grass, sorrel, etc. There are also cranberries and what the settlers call strawberries, a small red fruit growing like a strawberry but in appearance and taste more like a half ripe black berry. A little plant which grows like a heath in many parts of the island, has long been known and used as a tea plant, but it has a peculiar effect at first and on some people, which is of no consequence as it soon goes off. Potatoes and other vegetables are grown, but are not usually plentiful. Animals increase here and rapidly, and the quality of their hides and furs improve. It must be remembered that cattle are no longer wild, but are the property of some owner, and there is a penalty for shooting them. Horses, pigs, cattle, hares, rabbits, swipe, geese and deck are plentiful; sheep have been introduced, and found to do exceedingly well. Fish swarm in all the harbors, and mussels and clams are abundant. Should any accident happened a vessel doubling Cape Horn obliging her to make for the nearest port, at which she could obtain supplies, she would find all she requires at the Falkland Islands. Water found in pools about the Island should be avoided for drinking purposes. It has caused loss of life amongst those out on shooting excursions. Wind is the principal evil at the Falklands. It would be difficult to find a region more exposed to storms, both in summer and winter. At times the winds are very violent – seldom at rest while the sun is above the horizon. A calm day is an extraordinary event during the summer months. Generally speaking the nights are less windy than the days: but neither by night or day are the islands exempt from any very sudden and…..

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...severe squalls, or from gales which blow heavily, though they do not last many hours. The entrance to Stanley Harbor is less than 200 yards wide. The U. S. is represented by a Consul and Vice Consul, what is very scarce. Very fine mutton and beef costs 8 cents a pound. Vegetables are scarce. The harbor is excellent. 

There is monthly communications by the steamer of the Kosmo Co. between Stanley and England. The place is full of kelp, and on entering great care should be exercised. 

The steamers call at Stanley on their way to Callas six times a year, and on their return voyages six times a year. Communication between the islands is kept up by two small steamers – Crime is unknown. Horses or cattle caught grazing on the highways are caught and sent to a pound, just as they do dogs in the U.S.

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Diagram - Map

Stanley Harbor

Borrowed chart of the harbor from HMS Basilick, as we hadn’t any.

Traced copy and sent to Navy Dept.

About 300 houses in all

Population about 600 

Kelp hanging on rocks