John S. Sewall Ship's Log 1850-1903

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John S. Sewall Ship's Log 1850-1903

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Papers of the U.S. naval officer. Journal of "J. S. Sewall, Vagabonde," serving on the as Captain's Clerk during a Pacific cruise, 1850-1854. Also a list of officers and deaths, and clippings. U.S.S. Saratoga

1 v. (SC)

eng,

Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center

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Sewall, John S. (John Smith), 1830-1911

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