Journal, May 24, 1898-August 20, 1898.

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Journal, May 24, 1898-August 20, 1898.

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Journal dating from May 24, 1898-August 20, 1898 during his service in the USS Constellation in Newport, RI. Perry describes his daily chores, climbing the mast, drilling with muskets, work as a mess cook, guarding the brig, scraping and painting the deck, instruction in seamanship, news of the Spanish-American War and the Battle of Santiago Bay, leave in Newport, and the patriotism of the Newporters.

1 item, 5.5" x 8.5".

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8032492

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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Perry, Andrew Ramsay, 1879-1958.

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Ramsay was born in Bristol, RI on July 28, 1879. He joined the Navy as an ordinary seaman in May 1898 and served in USS Constellation. He did not see action during the Spanish-American War. From the description of Journal, May 24, 1898-August 20, 1898. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 704572342 ...

Smolinski, Diane, 1950-

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Constellation (Frigate)

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