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but anchor in the Roadstead & are reached in small boats-- There are a great many vessels lying here, one belonging to our Navy. The City is surrounded by a heavy stone wall. & has huge gate way by which to enter. We are stopping at the Hotel "Mexican" which faces the Emmense gate way at the landing. And opposite where Genl' Scott's Headquarters were, It is a very old thick stone walled house with little balconys in front of each room. No windows except in the doors--No carpets except oil cloths in the little narrow rooms, and the floors of the halls.