on July 28th
First part of these 24 hours commences with moderate Gale and a thick Fog.Middle part same as first.
Latter part same, at 11 AM got the Mainsail in to repair it.
No observations this day
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.
27 – Cloudy day, but not Hot – Thunder and a fine shower at 6 P.M. Went to Town, return’d to Dinner, afterwards walk’d to Mr. Nicols and spent a very Pleasant afternoon – People busy Hoeing Potatoes-
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, July 27, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
on July 27th
These 24 hours commences with fresh breezes and foggy weather. At 8 PM took in the Main Topsail. At 4 AM the fog lighted up. Saw a sail bearing NNE. Gave chase. at 5 AM came along side, she was the English Schooner Good Intent. Captain Parker from New Foundland on a fishing cruise. Put 9 prisoners on Board and ordered her back. At [?] AM filled away. Latter part fresh Breezes and Foggy Weather. No observations this day.
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.
26 – Light Showers and sultry ~ Went to Town, return’d to dinner, afterwards rode to the Meadows, where I took seven Horses of Mr. Lorman to Pasture this day ~
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, July 26, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
on July 26th
The first part of these 24 hours commences with fresh breezes and clear weather. At 3 PM came up with and captured the British Brig Ainsley, Capt. Jackson from Quebec bound to Barbados, loaded with Lumber and 25 horses. Took out the Prisoners in number, two 9M cannonade, and about 80 round shot, and several small articles and scuttled her. At 10 got through with the Brig and scuttled her and filled away. Head. as P. log. Latter part fresh Breezes and foggy weather… No obs.n this day.
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.
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.
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.