Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States
CHAPTER XL.
The Alabama proceeds to Jamaica, where she lands her Prisoners and refits--Her Commander visits the Country--Intercourse with the English Naval Officers--Earl Russell's Letter--Preparations for Sea--A Boat Race by Moonlight, in which Strange Tactics are practised--Captain Blake of the Hatteras complains of "Dixie" being played by the English Bands--How the Matter is settled 551