William M. Clarke journal kept on board the U.S.S. President and U.S.S. Argus 1812-1813

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William M. Clarke journal kept on board the U.S.S. President and U.S.S. Argus 1812-1813

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William M. Clarke, surgeon's mate in the United States Navy, kept this journal on board the U.S.S. President (a frigate) and the U.S.S. Argus (a brig), entering daily sick reports along with a brief log of the weather, names of vessels sighted and captured, and other information. Entries for the U.S.S. President date from May 25-September 25, 1812 and for the U.S.S. Argus date from September 25, 1812 through April 23, 1813. The journal includes occasional pen sketches, and a monthly report of diseases on board the President from February through July 1812 is inserted

.08 linear foot (1 volume)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6311242

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Clarke, William M. (William Malpas)

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President (Frigate)

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United States. Navy

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