Extracts from my journal, 1828 Nov. 1-1850 Apr. 5.

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Extracts from my journal, 1828 Nov. 1-1850 Apr. 5.

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Extracts from Herndon's journal kept while serving in the United States Navy (Nov. 1, 1828-Apr. 5, 1850). During this time, he served aboard the "Guerriere", "Fairfield", "John Adams", "Jefferson", "Wave", "Madison", "Cumberland", "Iris", and "Vandalia"; and in locations along the east coast of the U.S., the Everglades, and South American waters. Entries range from very brief to detailed.

1 v. (144 p.)

New-York Historical Society

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Herndon, William Lewis, 1813-1857

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Author was lieutenant in U. S. Navy. From the description of Our stately warship marches on the deep : poem, 1855, April 15, U. S. S. San Iacinto, off Cape Hatteras, N. C. (Brown University). WorldCat record id: 122631260 Naval officer and father-in-law of President Arthur. From the description of Extracts from my journal, 1828 Nov. 1-1850 Apr. 5. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58757429 ...

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