Just as we got to the head 
of the Arsenal there was a 
great mix up for a little while 
There were two Govt. boats, one 
with a barge, & a large packet 
coming up the river. Just as 
they got along side of us 
the Govt boat the Ruth came 
along side the other with the barge 
& tried to take it from the other. 
The blamed barge acted like 
a regular old tub & started 
for the raft. It came within 
one of going into the raft, 
but the Ruth got it just 
in time. The swells from