Journal : of Lucius M. Mason aboard the Constitution (Frigate), 1844 September 11 - December 14.

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Journal : of Lucius M. Mason aboard the Constitution (Frigate), 1844 September 11 - December 14.

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Mason recorded this journal in the form of ten letters written while on the frigate Constitution, under the command of John Percival, in a cruise around the world, 29 May 1844 to 28 September 1846. Mason wrote about fellow crew members, weather conditions, and his own thoughts.

1 v. : in ink ; 17 cm.

The Mariners' Museum Library

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Constitution (Frigate)

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U.S.S. Constitution, also known as "Old Ironsides". From the description of Agreement, 1826-1828. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58662266 Also known as Old Ironsides; wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate of the United States Navy; Thos. McDonough Esq. Com. New York, 28 Oct. 1824; launched in 1797, Constitution was one of the six original frigates authorized for construction by the Naval Act of 1794; currently a fully commissioned US Navy shi...

Percival, John, 1779-1862

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John Percival, Captain, USN, known as "Mad Jack," was a naval war hero in the American Revolution. From the description of Letter, June 7, 1829. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 742020802 ...

Mason, Lucius M., d. 1845.

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Midshipman in the U.S. Navy from Alexandria, Va. He enlisted 19 October 1841, died 7 January 1845, and was buried at sea. From the description of Journal : of Lucius M. Mason aboard the Constitution (Frigate), 1844 September 11 - December 14. (The Mariners' Museum Library). WorldCat record id: 29502699 ...