Abstract of a cruise in the frigate United States under the command of Commandore Thos ap Catesby Jones [and] James Armstrong esq. Captain in the South Pacific : Comprising latitude and longitude, ports called at, ships spoken and deaths during the cruise : manuscript, 1842-1844.

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Abstract of a cruise in the frigate United States under the command of Commandore Thos ap Catesby Jones [and] James Armstrong esq. Captain in the South Pacific : Comprising latitude and longitude, ports called at, ships spoken and deaths during the cruise : manuscript, 1842-1844.

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The manuscript contains information from the ship's log and descriptions from several of the ports of call (Funchal, Island of Madeira; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Valparaiso, Chili; Lima, Peru; Coquimbo, Chili; Monterey, California; Mazatlan, Mexico; the Hawaiian Islands; Nuka Hiva; and, Tahiti). The manuscript was written by two unknown individuals as there are two distinct sets of handwriting in the document.

1 v. (12 leaves) ; 32 cm.

Boston College. John J. Burns Library

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