Guerriere logbook and abstract of Brandywine logbook, 1829.

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Guerriere logbook and abstract of Brandywine logbook, 1829.

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This volume was kept by John M. Berrien, midshipman in the United States Navy. It contains a log of the U.S.S. Guerriere, commanded by John Smith and bearing the broad pennant of Commodore Charles C.B. Thompson. Entries were made between February 15 and June 19, 1829, as the ship sailed from the United States to Rio de Janeiro, Valparaiso, and Callao. The volume also contains a log of the U.S. frigate Brandywine, with entries from June 21-October 7, 1829, while the ship sailed from Callao and Rio de Janeiro to New York. The volume also includes a watercolor and a sketch of the Guerriere, as well as a sketch of the signal flags.

.21 linear foot (1 volume)

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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New York Public Library System, NYPL

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