Sept. 23rd
The first part of these 24 hours commences with fresh Breezes and rainy weather. Nothing in sight.

Middle part squally and a heavy head sea. Took in sail as necessary.

Latter part fresh Gales, accompanied with heavy squalls. Hove too under threw reefed foresail. At 9 AM wove ship to the WSW.

Looner Brought up 28.. 21 W

From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.

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