August 16, 1973, Thursday

All the bunks are filled and they are bringing in more sailors. This place is getting crowded. I met with my lawyer today. I handed him a written request to hand deliver to the captain. As my lawyer he is obliged to deliver the letter. I have requested a captain’s mast. He told me I had no standing to do such. I had to show him the article in the UCMJ that gives me standing to request the captain’s mast. After he read the article he said it is my right to request a captain’s mast. And because I am incarcerated the captain is duty bound to honor it. Thus, negating the orders that I have waiting for me when I get out of here. Later.