 On 17 October, "Sachem" sailed for Orange, Texas, and operated under the Texas Marine Department supporting the Confederate Army.In March 1864, "Sachem" was back at Sabine Pass; and, in April, was said to be commanded by a noted blockade runner of Galveston, John Davisson; was reportedly laden with cotton and awaiting a chance to slip through the blockade.However, no further record of her career has been found.