2/12 The weather had become cloudy since noon, but there was no fog and no wind. "He will take the first cutter, with ten men, including Quartermaster Vincent and Bornhoff." The third lieutenant was sent for, and his instructions were given to him. Mike would be his pilot, and could give him such information as he required in regard to the locality. He was to land in some convenient locality, cross the island on foot at the plantation, to Fort Lafitte, distant less than a mile, and ascertain if there were a steamer or other vessels in the bay. He was also instructed to use all means in his power to ascertain the strength of the fort. |