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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