Friday, August 2.—Early morning clear; too soon the clouds gathered and the heavy rains of the season set in, in the interval of the showers the tropical scenery showing out in the most attractive colors. Several ships have departed, leaving only some half dozen in the harbor. The master of a Baltimore brig called on board to learn whether I would capture him. Told him to depart freely, as our declaration of war exempted all Maryland vessels from capture. Received a visit from a couple of English officers in citizen’s dress. The governor has not returned the visit of my lieutenant.
Extracts from the journal of Commander Semmes, C.S. Navy, commanding C.S.S. Sumter
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