Friday, August 5. To-day we loaded mules and horses. We had to sling the mules and killed one that dropped out of the sling. Went up-town and got a bath. Left dock at 5.45.
Water is of an indigo blue.
I was on guard during the night until 12, o'clock noon. Sunday, August 7. Second day out. Fine day and heavy ground swell. We are making about twelve knots.