Sept. 5th
The first part of these 24 hours commences with fresh Breezes and moderate weather. Nothing in sight. At 8 PM thick weather. Tacked ship. At 2 Am tacked ship.Middle part light Breezes and moderate weather.
Latter part same as before watch Employed in mending Sails, Rigging [unclear abbreviation]
From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.