June 28th.
Came to An Anchor in the Harbour of St Juan Porto Rico.
From the journal of the Privateer Armed Schooner Lawrence, June 28, 1814. Maryland Historical Magazine, Volume 3, Number 2, June 1908, p. 171-176.
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June 26.
Made the Island of Porto Rico and was chased 7 hours by a Brig of War, when we lost sight of her.
From the journal of the Privateer Armed Schooner Lawrence, June 26, 1814. Maryland Historical Magazine, Volume 3, Number 2, June 1908, p. 171-176.
June 25.
Made the Island of Tortosa and boarded a Spanish Schooner from Porto Rico with live stock for a Market.
From the journal of the Privateer Armed Schooner Lawrence, June 25, 1814. Maryland Historical Magazine, Volume 3, Number 2, June 1908, p. 171-176.
June 23d.
Made the Island of Barbuda. Saw a Schooner standing in shore. Made sail in chase. Half past 11 commenced a running action with her, and owing to the Shoalness of the Water she escaped us. Same day was chased by a Line of Battle Ship and a Brig for 5 hours, when we lost sight of them from the Deck.
From the journal of the Privateer Armed Schooner Lawrence, June 23, 1814. Maryland Historical Magazine, Volume 3, Number 2, June 1908, p. 171-176.
June 20th.
Made the Island of Barbadoes.
From the journal of the Privateer Armed Schooner Lawrence, June 20, 1814. Maryland Historical Magazine, Volume 3, Number 2, June 1908, p. 171-176.
June 15th.
Latt 12° 57′ N., Long 54° 59′ W. At 4 A M saw a sail standing down before the Wind. Hauled on a Wind in chase of her. At 1/2 past 5, she hauled close by the Wind for the Purpose of Cutting vis off. At 8 she hoisted American Ensign and Pennant. At 10 finding we were leaving her fast she gave up the chase, and with a press of Sail stood before the Winds. Being now suspicious of her character, from the Cut of her sails and manner of manouvering, made all sail in chase of her, which we continued until 8PM when we ranged up along side of her and commenced action within Pistol shot for 25 minutes when we were under the necessity of hauling off to repair damages, having our Main Boom shivered by a 32tb Shot, which after striking fell on Board. Several shot about our hull and our rigging much cut. We had 1 man killed, Michael Edwards Fifer, of New York. When in a situation to renew the Action, the Brig was out of sight on our weather quarter.
From the journal of the Privateer Armed Schooner Lawrence, June 15, 1814. Maryland Historical Magazine, Volume 3, Number 2, June 1908, p. 171-176.
June 14.
Latt 12° 56′ IST., Long 54° 12′ W. Spoke the Harrison, Perry, of Baltimore, 36 days from New York.
From the journal of the Privateer Armed Schooner Lawrence, June 14, 1814. Maryland Historical Magazine, Volume 3, Number 2, June 1908, p. 171-176.
Tuesday June 10th.
Latt 14° 23′ N., Long 44° 41′ W. Was chased by a man of War Brig 9 hours, when we lost sight of her.
From the journal of the Privateer Armed Schooner Lawrence, June 10, 1814. Maryland Historical Magazine, Volume 3, Number 2, June 1908, p. 171-176.
May 24th.
May 24th. Captured and Burnt the English Schooner Duke of York of 4 Guns from London to Oratavo in ballast.
From the journal of the Privateer Armed Schooner Lawrence, May 24, 1814. Maryland Historical Magazine, Volume 3, Number 2, June 1908, p. 171-176.
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.