U.S.S. Argus surgeon's journal 1813

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U.S.S. Argus surgeon's journal 1813

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Journal kept by ship surgeon James Inderwick from May 11 to August 21, 1813, on board U.S. Brig Argus, commanded by William H. Allen. The surgeon's journal contains daily sick reports and daily accounts of captures. On August 14, 1813, the Argus was surrendered to the British ship Pelican, and the journal includes a record of those wounded in action

.1 linear foot (1 volume)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6311481

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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