1898: The Army took over the Cuban telegraph cable from Western Union. Telegraph Superintendent M.L. Hellings was commissioned as captain in the Army and directed a secret intelligence network in
1854: A letter from Key West stated that since the beginning of the year there had been 28 vessels wrecked upon the Florida Reef. Salvaged property brought before the court
1853: The steamer James L. Day arrived at Key West from New Orleans bringing with it the first mail shipment between the two ports. The postal route had long been
1822: Excerpt from the Logbook of the U.S. Schooner Shark LCDR M.C. Perry commanding. Remarks, Wednesday, July 17th No important event this day, working to Windward, the Bandara in Tow.