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Frid Mar, 23rd
Very cold. Sea calm. Our section on sub-guard. 35th finding ships guard. Sighted steamer on starboard side at 1-30 P.M.
Sat Mar. 24th
Very cold. Came of [off] guard at 9-0 A.M. Received orders to pack Kits before noon to be in readiness to land. Steamer crossed astern of us at 8-0 AM. Orders are to carry change of underclothing in our Packs. Sub-alarm 3-0 P.M.
Sun Mar. 25th
Very cold with strong wind. Our section on sub-guard. French ship in full sail passed us at 8-0 A.M. Several other steamers in sight. Hammocks & blankets handed in at 9-0 A.M. Whole of sub-guard now on duty from 5-0 to 6-0 A.M. & 6-0 to 7-0 P.M. daily. Changed course S.E. & picked an escort of 7 destroyers. These fell into position in front & on either side of our ships, now & then