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Cont’d  …to remain here overnight. I am somewhat tired this evening, after today's ceremonies.  Quite a crowd assembled to see us parade. More children here than anything else. Some pretty faces were seen, but our own dear ones at home are fair and good enough for us. On page 48 is a card, that was attached to a bouquet of flowers, and placed on the casket by this lady – The ribbon that accompanied the bouquet is on this page. I guess I've written enough for this day, so I'll sit down and read a bit. The wind is howling something fierce. I'm sorry for the two boys wherever they are. Wish them luck just the same. If weather permits, we leave at day break tomorrow morning Sunday, March 12, 1899

March 12, 1899, Overcast and cloudy. Cold _ d cold. Moderate rain. Barometer fell from 30.42 to 28.81. Later stiff breezes and steady rain. Gale modulating and becoming squally. At 8 o'clock, overcast and cloudy. At 9:00 AM, have up and secured starboard anchor and proceeded out of the harbor – ship been excused by the Navigator. Exchanged signals with HMS Flora – Wished us “a pleasant voyage” ,answered "thanks". The band struck up “The Star-Spangled Banner”. Gave three hearty cheers for the ‘Flora’ all hands cheering. Set course S. S. W. On way out saw someone signaling from shore. Got glass, and made it out to be Karseh - Undoubtedly wanted to come back – Sick of it already. Threw himself down in the utter despair when no heed was taken to signal. About 1:00 PM loosed sail to dry. Changed course to S 77° W. Toward evening fresh breeze – Barometer falling rapidly which means another gale. At 10 o'clock the barometer was very low and still falling – Blowing hard and sea very rough –

Wrote to J. 

Lat by bearing noon 51° 49’ S. 

Long by bearings noon 57° 40' W.