23rd – Very fine cool day – Wind N.W. – Went to Town, return’d to Dinner. Jo. Sterett & Mr. Fisher of Harrisburg call’d & drank Tea with us ~
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, May 23, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
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22nd May – Sunday – Fine cool day Wind N.W. Took a ride on my new Horse Roderick, and I like him very much – S. Sterett, Jas. Sterett and H. Moore din’d with us, and F. Bowly, Eliza & Maria Peters drank Tea & Staid all Night ~
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, May 22, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
May 22d.
May 22d. In sight of Teneriffe. Boarded the Sweedish Brig Saint Bartholemews, Chalmers, Master, from Gothenburg to St Barts. Cargo, Dry Goods, Glass, Paints, Cordage &c Let her pass.
From the journal of the Privateer Armed Schooner Lawrence, May 22, 1814. Maryland Historical Magazine, Volume 3, Number 2, June 1908, p. 171-176.
21st – Went to Town & din’d at S. Steretts with the Governor & a large agreeable Party. At half past 2 O’Clock a Thunder Storm from N.W. with heavy Rain which continued with little intermission until midnight
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, May 21, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
20th Warm, hazy day Wind S.E. Took S. Stewart to Town in the Gig and return’d home to Dinner
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, May 20, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
19th – Fine day – Wind S.E. Went to Town by way of the Orchard, & laid off an additional room & Shed. Mrs. T returned home with Miss Meroney & S. Stewart. Return’d home to Dinner ~ At 8 O’Clock a heavy Thunder Storm and Rain from S.W. – for 3 hours –
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, May 19, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
May 19th.
Captured the English Brig Ann, Anderson, Master, from Oratavo to Lanzarotte. Cargo, Wine. Manned her for the HS.
From the journal of the Privateer Armed Schooner Lawrence, May 19, 1814. Maryland Historical Magazine, Volume 3, Number 2, June 1908, p. 171-176.
18th – Fine day, but cloudy evg. Wind N – Took Mrs. T. to Town in the Gig, left her there & return’d to Dinner ~
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, May 18, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
May 18th.
Made Teneriffe.
From the journal of the Privateer Armed Schooner Lawrence, May 18, 1814. Maryland Historical Magazine, Volume 3, Number 2, June 1908, p. 171-176.
17 – Heavy rain last Night & Thunder also considerable Showers this forenoon, and very cool, Wind N.E. ~ Went to Town, return’d to Dinner – Mrs. Rogers drank Tea with us – clear evening Wind N.W. News arriv’d this day that the Allies have entered Paris ~
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, May 17, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.