Sept. 30th
First part of these 24 hours commences with light air and squally. Watch employed repairing sails and rigging.

Middle part moderate Breezes and cloudy Weather.

Latter part fresh Breezes from the SW. All sail set to the best advantage. Watch employed at ships’ duty.

Brought up (Ed.: Lunar Symbol [longitude]) 36..18 W.

From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.

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