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.

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.