22 – Very fine day but cold, went to Town, din’d at Mr. Steretts
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, October 22, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
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October 22.
First part commences fresh Breezes and pleasant weather. Sail set to the best advantage, nothing in sight. At 7 PM fresh Breezes & a heavy sea on.Middle part moderate Breezes and cloudy weather with a heavy head sea.
Latter part same, at 7 AM saw a sail on the weather quarter, made sail from him, at 11 moderate Breezes and a heavy sea. Pitched away the Main yard & sprung the Fore Topsail yd. Got them down to repair again.
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.