23 – Sunday – Fine day, went to Town, from Thence to Hampton with Mr. Oliver & S. Sterett
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, October 23, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
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October 23rd
First part fresh Breezes and pleasant Weather, all hands Employed about the Fore Topsail yard & main yard, at 4 PM sent up the Fore Topsail yard & bent the sail. At 10 PM sent up the main yard, and filled away as p. log.Middle part light breezes & moderate weather & sea.
Latter part moderate Breezes and clear. at 8 AM found the Fore stay stranded. Hove too & got another one up. Watch Employed about Jib.
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.