USS Gem of the Sea Correspondence Book-- Part 5: Cut Us IN

March 6, 1863

At Anchor of Indian River, to Theordore Bailey, Commanding  E.G.N. Squadron, stating grievances of officers and crew relating to the expedition of  the U.S. gunboat Sagamore up the Indian River, which forced the Gem of the Sea to temporarily cease her own operations and traverse a treacherous sandbar in order to provide  provisions for the Sagamore's crew.

Baxter requests a portion of any of the Sagamore's prize money as she would  not have been successful without the aid of his crew.

Keeping Up With the Prize Money.  --Old B-Runner