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James Horatio Watmough letterbook : and papers, [1844-1855]
BANC MSS Z-Z 125
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Title:
James Horatio Watmough letterbook: and papers, [1844-1855]Creator/Contributor:
Watmough, James Horatio, 1822-, creatorAbstract:
Letterbook (volume) written from both ends. Contains copies (in his handwriting and mostly signed with initials) of letters
as purser on U.S. naval vessels, Portsmouth, Perry and Constitution. Letters from the Portsmouth reflect service on the Pacific
Coast, 1845-1847. The loose papers include copies of letters and returns for the Perry, 1849-1851.
Date:
1844 (issued)Subject:
United States. -- Navy.Portsmouth (Corvette)
Perry (U.S. Brig of War)
Constitution (U.S. Frigate)
Ships
Mexican War, 1846-1848
Note:
Pages 3/5-6/55 : also available on microfilm.
Physical Description:
1 v. & 6 items (all in 1 box)
1 microfilm reel : negative (Rich. 954:11) and positive.
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS Z-Z 125