21 – Fine day, went to Town, and accompanied Gen. Scott with an Escort to the Battle Ground – Dined at Col Howards with the General & a large paty –
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, October 21, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
21 – Fine day, went to Town, and accompanied Gen. Scott with an Escort to the Battle Ground – Dined at Col Howards with the General & a large paty –
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, October 21, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
October 21st
First part of this 24 hours commences, light airs and calm with pleasant weather, nothing in sight. Watch Employed at Sundry Jobs.Middle part same as first at 4 AM Calm.
Latter part moderate. Breezes and clear weather. Wind as per log. Employed repairing sails & Rigging. Nothing in sight.
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.