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.

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.

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.

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.