25 – Fine day, light Shower afternoon. Went to Town, return’d to Dinner – People at the Meadows mowing & putting up wild Grass
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, July 25, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
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on July 25th
The first part of these 24 hours commences with light breezes from the NNW and foggy weather. At 3 PM got through with the Urania and made sail to the N & Westward. At 7 hours and 30 minutes, the fog cleared off and we saw a sail bearing NE dist. 8 miles, made sail in chase. At 11 PM came alongside. She proved to be the English Brig Eliza, from New Foundland for Prince Edward Island in Ballast. Made her Cartel and put twenty three prisoners on board and sent him in. Parolled thirty three prisoners. At 9 AM saw a sail to windward. Made sail in chase. Moon coming up with the Sail [?] flash.
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.
24 – Sunday – Fine clear day, but warm. Rode over to the Meadows in the morng. The following din’d with us. Mr. & Mrs. Bowly, Mr. & mrs. P. Wirgman and Mrs. Zesline, Mr. Moore call’d after dinner ~
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, July 24, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
July 24.
Latt 31° 58′ N, Long 74° 38′ W. Spoke Spanish schooner Diligent from Havanna to the Coast of Africa. Cargo, Dry Goods &c.
From the journal of the Privateer Armed Schooner Lawrence, July 24, 1814. Maryland Historical Magazine, Volume 3, Number 2, June 1908, p. 171-176.
on July 24
These 24 commences with light winds and foggy weather. Tried the current at 6 o’clock and found it setting to ENE 1 ½ miles per hour. At 4 AM saw three sail of [?] to windward; made sail in chase. At 11 AM came up with one a Brig bound from Trinity [?] to [?] in Ballast. Took out the prisoners 10 in number and burnt her. Foggy [?]. at 12 fell in with the Brig Urania Capt. Clunie from [?], took out the prisoners, 10 in number & burnt her, as neither of them had any cargo in—at 3 PM filling away.
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.
1814 July 23 – Fine day – Wind West – Went to Town, din’d with Mrs. Campbell. Rode to see Stiles Artillery exercis’d & thence Home with Col. Moshiu [?] and Mr. Berry, who drank Tea with us ~
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, July 23, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
on July 23
The first part of these 24 hours pleasant breezes and cloudy weather. At 4 PM saw a sail bearing NNW made sail in chase. At 5 PM saw two sails bearing NW, one of which immediately gave chase. At 8 PM made him out to be a Brig of War, and the other two Merchantmen. Hauled on the wind to the Southward and Westward. At 9 lost sight of the Brig. At 10 kept off before the wind in chase. At 11 Foggy weather and light breezes—Latter part nothing in sight.
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.
22 – Very fine day & cool, Wind N.W. – Went to Town, return’d to dinner, after which Mr. Lorman call’d & we rode over to the Meadows which he admires very much ~
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, July 22, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
July 22d.
Latt 80° 20′ N, Long 69° 25′. Spoke the Hazard, Wiley, Master, from Philadelphia to Porto Eico, out 9 days.
From the journal of the Privateer Armed Schooner Lawrence, July 22, 1814. Maryland Historical Magazine, Volume 3, Number 2, June 1908, p. 171-176.
on July 22nd
These 24 hours commences with light breezes and clear weather. At 1 PM thick Fog. At 8 PM took in sail. At 9 PM fresh gales. The Batt. Rope up the Flying Jib parted and split the Sail unbent it and set the Sailmaker to repair it.Latter part light Breeze, Same pleasant Weather… made sail accordingly
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.