We steamed directly to the vicinity of Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, anchored off Tompkinsville, and then picked up a berth there for the night.

Half way down the bay we met a tug carrying a committee from the "Sons of the Revolution" of New York State.

The committee had been selected by the society to present us with a set of colors.

The tug accompanied us to our anchorage, then the committee came on board.

The ceremony of presentation was rather picturesque.
The visitors gathered on the bridge, the ship's bugler sounded the assembly, and in obedience to the call we lined up on the forward deck.
We wore the white duck service uniform, including trousers, jumper, and cap.