1823: Commodore David Porter arrived at Key West to establish a Navy base. Joel Yancy arrived with him to establish the Custom Service office in Key West.
1822: Excerpt from the Logbook of the U.S. Schooner Shark LCDR M.C. Perry commanding. Remarks, Wednesday, April 3rd Pleasant weather awaiting the sailing of the Convoy which are making preparations
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