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.
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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.