Sketches of a cruise performed by Wm. B. Sisson during the years 1834, 5, 6 on board the U.S. ship Erie, 1834-1836.

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Sketches of a cruise performed by Wm. B. Sisson during the years 1834, 5, 6 on board the U.S. ship Erie, 1834-1836.

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Manuscript journal. In cloth cover with newspaper clippings tipped in front and inserted in back.

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Maine Historical Society Library

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Erie (Sloop of war)

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Sisson, William B.

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Probably the sloop of war Erie. According to Wikipedia: After lying in ordinary at Boston from 21 Aug. 1832 to 24 June 1834, Erie served on the Brazil Station for 3 years, as flagship during the last two. During a period of revolution and other political disturbance, her squadron gave protection to Americans and their commerce, and provided vital intelligence concerning Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina. From the description of Sketches of a cruise performed by Wm. B. Sisson during the ...