1830: Dr. James Watson of New York listed the causes of the 11 deaths that occurred during his stay at Key West from Sept. 6 to Oct. 22, 1829: Mortification
1830: William Hackley kept a diary from 1829 to 1857 about his life in Key West. Some of the earliest surviving entries are form the Fall of 1830. Following is
1822: Excerpt from the Logbook of the U.S. Schooner Shark LCDR M.C. Perry commanding: Remarks, Monday, July 8th Commences with light air from the N.E and clear pleasant weather, all
1822: Excerpt from the Logbook of the U.S. Schooner Shark LCDR M.C. Perry commanding: Remarks, Thursday, July 4 Variable weather, Boarded the American Brig Amazon of and from Portland bound
Key West will celebrate its bicentennial with a time capsule. But locals are learning that an earlier capsule marking the island's 150th anniversary is AWOL.