Logbook, 1848-1850.

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Logbook, 1848-1850.

Journal kept by William H. Wilson on board the bark CAVALIER of Stonington, CT, Thomas P. Dexter, master, during a whaling voyage to the Pacific Ocean whaling grounds. Made 8 ports-of-call, spoke 35 other vessels, contains Kanaka Dictionary, barrel stamps, inventory of sperm oil and whale oil, crew list, and mentions scrimshaw.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7664295

G. W. Blunt White Library

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Wilson, William H. (William Hamilton), 1823-1893

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Cavalier (Bark : 1827)

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