Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Commodore Wilkes” in chapter 52 of Charles Congdon, Tribune Essays: Leading Articles Contributing to the New York Tribune from 1857 to 1863.:
...cation (and a large variety of other emotions) and wondering what this charming young woman will really do next.
And finally, a companion-piece might represent Mr. Fairfax reporting his dishonor to Commodore Wilkes , with this motto:
Which when the Captain com'd for to hear it, He was werry much astonished at what she had done.
January, 8, 1862.
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