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July 12th. Arrive at Inglis Banks at 2 o'clock drop anchor near "Glasgow". weather has a decided wintry appearance.
July 15th. Concert given on board to Officers and men of the Glasgow.
Sept 4th. Put into Monte Video for mail return to Inglis Banks
Sept 14th Put into "Monte Video" to land three Junior Officers who are recalled. small mail received
Sept 28th. "Monte Video" for mails.
Oct 7th. Pull up Pick to intercept Mail steamer Hil "Highland Laddie" for our mail.
Oct 8th. Proceed down to "Maldonado" at the mouth of the River to give the men some shore leave, and exercise we anchor off a small island. men go ashore in boats, two sea lions follow one of the boats and make frantic efforts to bite the Rudder.
Nov 4th. Put into "Monte Video" 200 English residents of "Monte Video" come on board at the invitation of the Captain we entertain them to a Concert and afternoon tea