Commonplace book, 1838-1865.

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Commonplace book, 1838-1865.

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Commonplace book, kept by W.S.W. Ruschenberger, U.S. Navy surgeon; containing literary quotations, medical, naval, and incidental information; interspersed with autobiographical reporting of conversations, anecdotes, and observations, dated 1838-1865.

1 bound ms. ; 32 cm.

Princeton University Library

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Princeton University Library

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