Statement of John D. Ackerman, Sr., of his first trip to California : Kona, Territory of Hawaii : typed transcript, 1901 Oct.

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Statement of John D. Ackerman, Sr., of his first trip to California : Kona, Territory of Hawaii : typed transcript, 1901 Oct.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122508918

Copy of a reminiscence by Ackerman, in which he describes his sea voyage aboard the Sterling from Boston to Calif., then trading up and down the coast, with stops in Monterey, Yerba Buena (San Francisco), Sausalito, and San Pedro, Oct. 1843-Aug. 1848. Mentions individuals and families living in Monterey and Yerba Buena, and describes the crew's involvement in a skirmish in the war with Mexico.

3 leaves.

California historical society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6741609

California historical society

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Sterling (Ship)

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Ackerman, John D., 1804-1881

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Sailor. From the description of Statement of John D. Ackerman, Sr., of his first trip to California : Kona, Territory of Hawaii : typed transcript, 1901 Oct. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122508918 ...