A journal by Robt. Ward of the H. M. Ship Monmouth Capt. James Alms Esq. Commander, 1783 Feb-1784 Apr.

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A journal by Robt. Ward of the H. M. Ship Monmouth Capt. James Alms Esq. Commander, 1783 Feb-1784 Apr.

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Manuscript ship's log containing daily entries of latitude, longitude, weather and winds, and "remarks" for the Monmouth's tour of duty in the Indian Ocean from 1783 to 1784. Included are details on an engagement with the French fleet on June 21, 1783; news of the Treaty of Paris peace three months later; and comments on shipboard life, such as outbreaks of fever, disciplary actions, provisions, ship sightings, routine repairs, and contacts with other vessels.

1 v. (106 p.) ; 24 x 19 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8024818

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Alms, James.

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Ward, Robert David

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Robert Ward was a weaver in Massachusetts, probably in the vicinity of Dedham. From the description of Account book, 1694-1697, 1787-[ca. 1900]. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 122649901 Robert David Ward was born in Montevallo, Alabama, in 1929, son of a professor at Alabama College for Women (now the University of Montevallo). Memories of his upbringing figure in his later books, Lamar and Me, and Time Has Made a Change in Me. He received his M.S. in History at A...

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Great Britain. Royal Navy

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