John Francis diary: Log Brig Mercury, 1791.

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John Francis diary: Log Brig Mercury, 1791.

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The John Francis diary describes a voyage from New York City to the West Indies on the Brig Mercury, with a few records of the return voyage from St. Eustatia to North America on the Ship Ruby (1791). The journal also contains drawings of Atlantic sea life that he encountered on the voyage and a detailed map of North America and the West Indies.

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William L. Clements Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8145137

William L. Clements Library

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Ritchie, John, active 1771-1814

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Francis, John G., 1943-....

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Epithet: flautist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000209.0x000090 Epithet: Dean of Lismore British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000215.0x000121 John G. Francis was a philanthropist who donated money to aid Dr. Albert Forsythe, one of the first African-American Aviators, in his 1934 Goodwill Mission to the Caribbean. Fro...

Mercury (Brig)

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