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31 Silence! he shouted - those brave fellows will never sink - they've got Jim Haviland with them - See they are walking in the shoal breakers - they land - the boat is drifting ashore at this period - we discerned the whole of the boat's crew standing in a line on the shore ^each^ shouldering an oar so as to make themselves more visible to us. We gave them three cheers -

 The ? 'Washington' came along side the 'Lafitte' we threw it a ?

of ? dry clothes ^provisions^ &c for the gigs crew - We then bore off for Aransas Pass - got over the Bar, & came to anchor for the night. Friday 18. At daylight, up anchor - Our Gig & the 'Santana' joined us - We were glad indeed to see our companions, we had a ? and particular account of their "Scrape" or "difficulty" - and that the Sloop had accidentally ran on shore, her cargo being only flour- 10. am. came to Anchor at Live Oak Point, this spot is the residence of Mr James Power our old empresario senator. He received us most hospitably. Had 'Beefs ^(oxen)^ killed for us, supplied us with milk & fish &c - He was here with his family, had secreted in various parts of his house & behind doors an armament