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118 29 crossed out 30. United States Brig of War 'Dolphin' arrived bringing news that the Santa Fe prisoners would be liberated in a few days, on Santanas birthday

August. Variable weather. Fresh gales occasionally from Northern & Eastern, & high tides the water coming up into the town. The N.E. & rain winds this time of the year are no looked upon as healthy as blowing from the low Swamps of Louisiana.

 The Government of the U. States appear to be getting tired

of the "Manana" & pay tomorrow systems on account of certain claims of some millions of dollars and ? some reports of war destined for Vera Cruz.