H.M.S. Falcon and H.M.S. Pluto logbooks 1829-1833

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H.M.S. Falcon and H.M.S. Pluto logbooks 1829-1833

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These logbooks were kept by George Wilson on board the H. M. Ships Falcon and Pluto. The Falcon's log entries date from October 19, 1829 through December 5, 1831 while the ship was off the coast of Africa and in the West Indies and England. It includes a map of the West Indies. The Pluto's logbook contains entries made between December 22, 1831 and July 4, 1833 while the ship was in England and off the west coats of Africa. It includes four maps of the African coast

.15 linear foot (1 volume)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6315968

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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