July 4th.
Having finished Watering proceeded to sea.
From the journal of the Privateer Armed Schooner Lawrence, July 4, 1814. Maryland Historical Magazine, Volume 3, Number 2, June 1908, p. 171-176.
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on July 4,
First part of these 24 hours Light winds and very foggy weather and very cold. at 7 PM heard a Report like unto A gun. Made all sail in pursuit of it. At 10 PM came on so Dark that I could not see the fore mast from the main. At 10 PM it being to Dismal to run hove her too. At 4 AM made all sail. at 8 saw several Islands of Ice with in a mile of us. Tack ship and stood to the [?] , as I suppose it must Be the Island of Ice Bursting which made those Reports like guns. The mountains of Ice was nearly 50 feet above the surface and very large in circumference and the Islands being thick together. [?] it Ends with thick weather [?]
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.
on July 3,
The first part of these 24 hours commences with pleasant Breezes and Foggy weather. At 8 PM took in Top gallansails, Main Topsail, Jib a Jib and Foresail. Close reefed the Fore Topsail and single reefed the Mainsail.
Middle part same as before. Hove too and under mainsail Jib and Fore Topsail, and sounded in 52 fathoms of water.
At 12 PM let reef out of mainsail and set the Flying Jib.
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.
on July 2,
The first part of these 24 hours. fresh breezes and rainy weather. at 3 PM set the Flying Jib.Middle part fresh breezes, with thick foggy weather.
Latter part light airs. at 11 AM the sun came out and the Fog disappeared. At 12 AM won ship to the NNE and set Top gallansails.
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.
July 1
These 24 hours commences with light winds and a very thick fog. At 8 PM took in Main Top Sail. Middle part light winds and thick fog. At midnight sounded in 55 Fathoms water. Sandy Bottom. At 2 AM Bailed up the Foresail and took in the Flying Jib and tacked the Fore Topsail. sounded in Fifty three fathoms water.
Latter part fresh breezes and a thick fog. At 10 AM took in Fore Topsail & hove too. Caught several Codfish.
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.
30th June
First part of these 24 hours commences with fresh breezes and Lazy weather. at 12 set the squaresail and fore Topmast Studdingsail. At 5 PM took in Top gallansail, Squaresail and Studdingsails and braided up the Foresail.Middle part fresh breezes with a very thick fog. At 3 AM took one reef in mainsail.
Latter part moderate and foggy. People employed at ships’ duty.
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.
29th June
First part of these 24 hours clear weather and pleasant Breezes at 5 PM called all hands to quarters to Exercise.At 8 PM closed reefed the Fore Topsail
Middle part cloudy with light rains. At 4 AM moderate and clear. Set the reefs out of the Fore Topsail. At 9 AM set the Fore and Main Top gallan sails. People employed at ships duty.
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.
June 28th.
Came to An Anchor in the Harbour of St Juan Porto Rico.
From the journal of the Privateer Armed Schooner Lawrence, June 28, 1814. Maryland Historical Magazine, Volume 3, Number 2, June 1908, p. 171-176.
28th June
First part of these 24 hours pleasant breezes and clear weather at 5 PM. Called all hands to quarters to Exercise the guns. At 8 took in the Main topsail and reefed the Fore Topsail and took in the Flying Jib at 10 do took in the Fore Topsail.Middle part light winds and clear—weather at 4 AM set of Topsail and Flying Jib.
Latter part fine windy and clear weather, People employed at ships duty.
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.
27th June
First part of these 24 hours commenced light winds and clean weather at 4 PM. Exercised the guns… At 7 PM took 2 reefs in Mainsail and 1 in the foresail. Moderate breezes and cloudy. At 11 PM squally with rain. Took in the Mainsail and Jib at 4 AM made sail again. At 3 AM made a sail bearing SE. Made sail in chase, and cleared ship for action. At 8 AM tacked ship, At 11tacked ship. At 12 Boarded the chase, she proved to be the Russian ship Joseph from Boston bound to St. Petersburg in Ballast. And had 29 passengers. Permitted her to proceed.
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.