James Horatio Watmough letterbook : and papers, [1844-1855].

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James Horatio Watmough letterbook : and papers, [1844-1855].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122564096

Letterbook (volume) written from both ends. Contains copies (in his handwriting and mostly signed with initials) of letters as purser on U.S. naval vessels, Portsmouth, Perry and Constitution. Letters from the Portsmouth reflect service on the Pacific Coast, 1845-1847. The loose papers include copies of letters and returns for the Perry, 1849-1851.

1 v. & 6 items (all in 1 box)Pages 3/5-6/55 : 1 microfilm reel : negative (Rich. 954:11) and positive.

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