Tuscaloosa shipping news from 1819 and 1820 issues of the MOBILE GAZETTE & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER:

March 15, 1819
For the Falls of the Black Warrior
THE elegant Barge FREELOVE, 75 tons, D. Swing, master, is now ready to receive freight and will be dispatched immediately- apply on board or to
Henry D. Merritt

April 23, 1819
SHIP NEWS
Port of Mobile- CLEARED
Keel Boat Saucy Jack, Taylor (master), Tuscaloosa

November 8, 1819
SHIP NEWS
Port of Mobile- CLEARED
Keel Boat President, Files (master), Tuscaloosa

March 1, 1820
SHIP NEWS
Port of Mobile- CLEARED
Keel-Boat, Inferior, Daniel (master), Tuscaloosa