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Ferré journal : ms., 1837 Jul.-1839 Aug.
BANC MSS M-M 1903; BANC MSS M-M 1903-1911 FILM
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Title:
Ferré journal : ms., 1837 Jul.-1839 AugCreator/Contributor:
Ferré., creatorCreator/Contributor:
Baudin, Charles, 1784-1854Abstract:
Experiences as ship surgeon aboard La Gloire during the "Pastry War" in Mexico; descriptions of Lisbon, Havana and Vera Cruz;
battle of San Juan de Ulúa, Nov. 27, 1838; Mexican politics; blockade of Vera Cruz, and skirmish of Dec. 5, 1838; negotiations
of the British and French with Mexican government; impressions of contemporary French naval figures; life on ship after the
fall of the fort at San Juan de Ulúa; and comments on the position of the French in Mexico. With this: a note which includes
copies of letters by Charles Baudin in 1839 relating to Ferré's services. (2 p.)
Date:
1837 (issued)Subject:
La Gloire (ship)French -- Mexico
Surgeons
Mexico -- History -- 1821-1861
San Juan de Ulúa Island (Mexico)
Note:
Also available on microfilm.
In French.
Type:
Diaries.Physical Description:
592 p. ; 20-22 cm.
partial microfilm reel (306 exposures) : negative (Rich. 486:20) and positive.
Language:
French
Identifier:
BANC MSS M-M 1903
BANC MSS M-M 1903-1911 FILM