Samuel Tucker journal [transcribed extracts], 1778.

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Samuel Tucker journal [transcribed extracts], 1778.

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Extracts from the journal of captain Samuel Tucker, kept on board the frigate Boston from 11 Feb - 6 Nov. 1778. Passengers on the frigate included John Adams, who was on his way to his first diplomatic mission in France. A copy of a letter to Samuel Tucker from William Vernon and James Warren explains Adams's presence on the ship. Tucker's journal entries describe the voyage to France and the return trip to Boston, including the weather, sailing conditions, the crew's activities, and ships captured and held as prizes by Tucker and his crew. The journal also includes a list of men who served aboard the frigate. This copy was created by Samuel Tucker. Original journal held by the Houghton Library, Harvard University.

1 vol. in a box.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Adams, John, 1735-1826

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John Adams (1735-1826) was the second president of the United States, born in Braintree (now Quincy), Massachusetts. He served as defense counsel for British soldiers accused of Boston Massacre in 1770; as delegate to Continental Congress from 1774 to 1778; as member of committee charged with drafting Declaration of Independence in 1776; as congressional commissioner to France from 1778 to 1779; as minister to United Provinces in 1780; and negotiated a loan from Dutch bankers in 1782. Adams join...

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Tucker, Samuel, 1747-1833

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Continental navy officer. From the description of Papers of Samuel Tucker, 1777-1781. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80033141 Tucker was a commodore in the American navy during the Revolutionary War. From the description of Papers, 1774-1847. (Harvard University, Wadsworth House). WorldCat record id: 84883442 From the description of Papers, 1774-1847. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612373261 From the guide to the Papers, 1774-1847., (...

Warren, James, 1726-1808

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Marble worker, of New Haven, Conn. From the description of Papers, 1850-1867. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20273590 Massachusetts legislator. In 1775 he was appointed paymaster general of the Continental Army, but resigned when the Army moved away from Boston. From the description of Letter (Copy) : Watertown, Mass., to John Hancock, 1776 Mar. 30. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122442778 Warren was president of th...

Vernon, William, 1719-1806

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Samuel Vernon (1683-1737) and his wife, Elizabeth Fleet, lived in Newport, Rhode Island, where he held many public offices. Their eight children included Samuel (1711-1792), Thomas (1718-1784), and William (1719-1806). Thomas, a merchant and royal postmaster, was a Loyalist during the American Revolution. Samuel and William, who both supported the Revolution, jointly ran a shipping firm. William also served as president of the Continental Navy Board. Samuel and his wife, Amey Ward, had ten child...