By 4 : 30 the wind had relaxed some but Belvidera was now close enough to be engaged .
While President was closing with Belvidera Captain Byron began clearing the decks and preparing for action and made ready his stern guns .
By 4 : 30 the wind had relaxed some but Belvidera Captain was now close enough to be engaged .
While President was closing with Belvidera Captain Byron began clearing the decks and preparing for action and made ready his stern guns .