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Notes for Memoir on the Texan Navy - The "Liberty" - Schooner 5 Guns - 1. hear report of War commanded by Capt Bronson "Independence" Do - 7 Guns National V.

  Taken by the Two Mexican Brigs the 'Libertad & the '? off Matagorda after a Enemy action of four boats 17th March 1837 Captn Wheelwright was severely wounded (The I took several prizes)

Brutus (Schooner - 11 Guns This vessel took several Mexican Prizes, attacked the Forts of Sisal bombarded Town, but escaped unhurt herself - her Commander was Capt crossed out: Thompson Boylan Brutus lost in Galveston Oct 8. 1837 "Invincible" Schooner 7 Guns Commanded by Capt Thompson She was attacked by the Mexican Brigs 'Libertad' and "Alvarado" & running into Galveston Port struck upon the Bar & was lost "Potomac" Brig - Guns 14. Capt Taylor - went ashore in Galveston Bay 1841 "Lavala" Steamer 10 Guns - Capt Lothrop - She went to Yucatan & assisted in the capture of the City of Tobasco 1840. Then Kept a defense of the harbour - At present a Wrick with a broken back caused by the gale of Sept 19, 1840