Monday, August 26.— Morning cloudy, clearing off about 9 o’clock. Coaling and receiving wood and water. Little breeze and warm. The governor sends me an apology by the paymaster for not being able to show me some official civility and hopes that I will return at some future period under different circumstances. The dunce! His Government recognizes me a belligerent, and this entitles me to all the attention he could show the other party in the war.
Extracts from the journal of Commander Semmes, C.S. Navy, commanding C.S.S. Sumter
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