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February 6, 1899, Cloudy and pleasant. Course changed at noon to S.E. Crew mustered at quarters. Exercised at "setting up" drill. Tested search light and found it in unsatisfactory order. Electric control and automatic feed were out of order. 

Lat 21° 42' N - at noon DR 

Long 58° 01' W - at noon DR

Distance traveled since noon February 5, 299 miles. Wrote to J

February 7, 1899, clear and pleasant. Fresh breeze to E.N.E On course. S.E.(psc) At 9:30 AM, mustered at quarters. Battalion organized. At 10:20 sail was sighted. Choppy sea. Shifting coal from forehold to bunker. Secured out hammocks. Light showers from passing clouds between 7 and 8 PM – I was today given instructions, that during action, fire or collision drill, general quarters, clear ship for action. I was to act as messenger on the bridge for the navigator, at all times, and at all drills. I said to myself, "This is a cinch"

Lat 18° 20' N at noon DR 

Long 54° 07' W at noon DR 

distance covered since noon February 6 312.4 miles. 

Wrote to J. Reading "Three Guardsmen"

February 8, 1899, cloudy and pleasant with a fresh breeze from N. Epy E on course SE until noon, when changed to S.E. 1/2S.

Barometer falling slowly. Exercised at fire quarters, collision, drill, and abandon ship. 

Lat 15° 32' N at noon DR 

Long 50° 37' W at noon DR 

Distance covered since noon February 7 280.3 miles. 

Wrote to J.