1884: President Chester Arthur recommended to the Senate that Col. Frank N. Wicker, the collector of customs at Key West, be removed from office because of alleged sympathy and collusion
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, Tuesday, April 16th Moderate and pleasant weather. Lat. 23.37 N. On the Sick List 4.
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