7/111 The United States store-ship Lexington was then preparing at the Navy-Yard, Brooklyn, to carry us around Cape Horn to California. She was receiving on board the necessary stores for the long voyage, and for service after our arrival there. Lieutenant-Commander Theodorus Bailey was in command of the vessel, Lieutenant William H.Macomb executive officer, and Passed-Midshipmen Muse, Spotts, and J.W. A. The latter was caterer of the mess, and we all made an advance of cash for him to lay in the necessary mess-stores. |