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Here he was received kindly by the authorities and citizens, but as the yellow fever was epidemic on shore, no medical aid could be obtained. Stribling was now dispatched to Havana for a surgeon, and to ship a few men, if possible. Helpless and sad, the suffering little crew awaited his return. One by one, the officers were attacked by the disease, until Maffitt was left almost alone, to nurse, and administer remedies to the patients. But things were not yet at their worst. On the 13th of August, Maffitt was himself attacked. On the afternoon of that day he sent for his clerk, and when the young gentleman had entered his cabin, said to him: I've written directions in regard to the sick, and certain orders in relation to the vessel; also some private letters, which you will please take charge of. Upon the clerk's asking him why this was done, he informed him that he had all the symptoms of yellow fever, and as he was already much broken down, he might not survive the attack. H