Journal (bound manuscript) and log book 1845 March 24-1847 January 10, of the U.S. Frigate Savannah, Flagship of Commodore John D. Sloat, Commander in chief of the U.S. Pacific Squadron.

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Journal (bound manuscript) and log book 1845 March 24-1847 January 10, of the U.S. Frigate Savannah, Flagship of Commodore John D. Sloat, Commander in chief of the U.S. Pacific Squadron.

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Concerned with the landing of Capt. Mervine's forces at Monterey, under order of John D. Sloat, Commander in Chief of the U.S. Naval Forces in the Pacific Ocean, 7 July 1846, the Battle of Domingues Rancho, landings at San Diego, the arrival of Gen. Kearney, and the victory at Los Angeles, 10 January 1847. The Savannah begins its journey at Callao, Port of Lima, Peru, and concludes at the New York Navy Yard, 8 September 1847.

350 p., plus blank pages, 32 x 21 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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