Alexander McFarlan journal, 1849-1850.

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Alexander McFarlan journal, 1849-1850.

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The Alexander McFarlan journal describes the author's journey from Machiasport, Maine to San Francisco, California aboard the California Packet (built 1849 in Cutler, Maine; ship: 3m) from December 1849 to August 1850.

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McFarlan, Alexander B.

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Born July 23, 1828, Alexander McFarlan was 22 years old when he boarded the California Packet at Machiasport, Maine on December 28, 1849 to California. Piloted by Captain George Kimball, with 80 passengers on board, the ship sailed for California. En route the ship stopped in Boston, Rio de Janeiro, and Valparaiso. Mr. McFarlan wrote of weather, location, food, other vessels encountered, bed-bugs, passenger debates, participating in the on-board infantry which had regular drills, washing and men...