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1822: USS Shark in port Vera Cruz, Mexico.

1822: Excerpt from the Logbook of the U.S. Schooner Shark LCDR M.C. Perry commanding: Remarks, Thursday, April 18th Fresh breezes and pleasant, in chase of a Strange Ship apparently armed,

1821: Excerpt for the Logbook of the U.S. Schooner Shark LCDR M.C. Perry commanding: Remarks, Wednesday, Dec. 12. On the Sick List 3. Expenditure of Water [not given] Gallons, remains

1821: Excerpt from the Logbook of the U.S. Schooner Shark LCDR M.C. Perry commanding: We are gaining a little to the East but do not approach our destined Port much;