Christopher Brown diary, 1779.

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Christopher Brown diary, 1779.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/166427957

Diary, kept by Brown, while aboard the British prison ship Jersey.

1 item (6 in. x 4 in.)

New London County Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6910528

New London County Historical Society

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