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30A was interesting - the Brig coming down upon us with a fair wind we [[?] towards her with American Colour flying. The Brig run up the Banner of the Stars & Stripes alas! She proved to be from Mobile with lumber! There was one consolation & gratifying circumstance namely "Our rifles were Ready," and ready were we" * A short time after this disappointment & when off the Inlet we saw a small Sloop on shore apparently under suspicious circumstances - bore down towards her - the gig was manned & away went our boys. The breakers off the bar were running high; ? brave fellows dashed into the foam, with the hope of getting safely through the breakers into smooth water. We watched our companions with considerable anxiety - they disappeared from our sight & in a few moments the boat was seen bottom up with all hands clinging to her - Our Commander heard the Shout from those on board "By _____ they've swamped" He cast one of his deep & ? looks towards the wrecked party - 'Order!