21 – Pleasant day, Wind S.E. – Went to Town, din’d at S. Steretts, exercis’d the Artillery in riding Schol, Showery in the evening.
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, July 21, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
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on July 21st
This 24 hours commences with fresh breezes and cloudy weather. At 12 AM captured the British Schooner Brothers, Anthony Winson master, from Dartmouth, on a fishing voyage. Put Mr. Chipman and family with the six prisoners on board, and ordered her into the first port. At 4 PM fell in with and boarded the French brig Index, Capt. Lefony, from Greenville, fishing. Having the Bourbon Flag hoisted. At 4 PM (or AM?) made sail.Middle and latter part moderate Breezes and fair weather. Got a good observation.
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.
20 – Cool, cloudy day, Wind S.E. – Went to Town, from thence to dine at Mr. Wirgmans & a small party
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, July 20, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
July 20.
Latt 27° 56′ ‘N., Long 69° 42’ W. Spoke a Spanish Brig from New to the Havanna with Spanish Prisoners on board.
From the journal of the Privateer Armed Schooner Lawrence, July 20, 1814. Maryland Historical Magazine, Volume 3, Number 2, June 1908, p. 171-176.
on July 20th
The first part of this day commences with fresh breezes and squally weather. Attended with rain and a heavy sea from the Westward. At 8 PM sounded in 23 fathoms of water.Middle part same.
Latter Part light breezes and cloudy weather. At 11 AM Boarded the French Sch. Maria from St. Malo(er). Capt. Neil on a Fishing Voyage out 45 days. Permitted her to go on. She had the Bourbon flag hoisted.
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.
19 – Fine pleasant day, wind N.E. Went to Town, return’d to dinner – Rode to Furley & the Meadows ~
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, July 19, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
on July 19th
The first part of these 24 hours commences with light breezes and foggy weather. at 15 minutes PM fell in with and captured the British Rig Britannia. Capt. Snow, from St. Andrew, bound to Liverpool (Eng.), loaded with Lumber. Took out the prisoners, 6 in number, and burnt her. at 4 PM filled away and made sail. Head. as per Log.Middle and latter part same. Took in and made sail as occasion required.
No obs.n this day
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.
18th – A fine Shower last night and cool this morning – Wind N – Went to Town return’d to Dinner, and afterwards walk’d with Mrs. T to Mr. Nicols
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, July 18, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
on July 18
The first part of these 24 hours commences with moderate winds and thick fog. At 8 PM took in the Main Topsail, and brailed up the Foresail. At 9 close reefed the Fore topsail.Middle part same
Latter part fresh Breezes and Foggy Weather.
No obs. this day.
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.
17 – Sunday, Hot day, Therm. 90 ~ Rode with S. Sterett to dine at D.A. Smiths & afterwards call’d at Mr. Wirgmans & Mr. Merediths. Sam. Bowly breakfasted & din’d at Clifton~
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, July 17, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.