ten in
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The town sloped to the low surf of the wave-flecked bay encircled by cliffs and bluffs . Beyond the town rose higher hills , well timbered with oaks and pines . `` The flag was raised July 7 , Forty-six , over this custom-house , '' stated Mr. Grigsby . `` Commodore Sloat sent ashore 250 men from the flag-ship _ Savannah _ , and the ships _ Cyane _ , _ Warren _ and _ Levant _ , which he had in the bay ; and Lieutenant Edward Higgins did the raising , at ten in the morning . Purser Rodney Price made the proclamation to the people . '' `` Where were you , then ? '' asked Charley .