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Peacock log, January 1, 1836 - November 5, 1837, and journal, August 19, 1838 - July 18, 1841.
BANC MSS 70/62 p FILMLOCAL
Collection Overview

Title:

Peacock log, January 1, 1836 - November 5, 1837, and journal, August 19, 1838 - July 18, 1841

Creator/Contributor:

Peacock (U.S. Ship), creator

Creator/Contributor:

Stuart, Frederic D.

Abstract:

The log records voyages in the Pacific, returning via California and Cape Horn to Norfolk, Va.
The journal, kept by Frederic D. Stuart, captain's clerk, contains a detailed account of another voyage around the Horn to the Pacific islands, and ends with loss of the vessel at Cape Disappointment near Washington Territory.

Subject:

United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
Voyages in the Pacific
Hawaii -- Description and travel
South America -- Description and travel

Note:

Originals in: National Archives, RG 24.

Type:

Ships' logs.
Ship's papers.
Diaries.

Physical Description:

1 microfilm reel : negative (Rich. 548:1) and positive.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS 70/62 p FILMLOCAL

Origin:

United States