James C.L. Wadsworth journal, 1846-1847.

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James C.L. Wadsworth journal, 1846-1847.

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The James C.L. Wadsworth journal (2011-71-0) was penned by Wadsworth in 1846 and 1847. The journal chronicles his voyage from New York to San Francisco which began on 27 November 1846 and ended 24 April 1847. In the journal he discusses passing in sight of Cape De Verde, and Falkland Islands, and Cape Horn. He also writes about stopping at the Island of Juan Ferdandez.

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Wadsworth, James C. L., approximately 1824-1899

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James C.L. Wadsworth was born in Litchfield, Connecticut. Upon the formation of Stevenson's Regiment in 1846, he was offered, and accepted, employment in the sutler's department. Not being able to obtain passage on any of the ships chartered by the government, and being firmly impressed with the belief that it would acquire and retain possession of California, and confidence in its future prosperity, he determined to go. No other opportunity offering, he shipped as a sailor on the bark Whiton, t...

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United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 1st (1846-1848)

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Regiment raised in 1846 by Col. Jonathan D. Stevenson for the conquest and colonization of California, originally knownas 7th Regiment. From the description of Records, 1846-1848. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58775792 Stevenson's Regiment (under the command of Col. J.D. Stevenson) was the first New York volunteer regiment to go into the Mexican War. The regiment was sent to California by sea in 1846-47. Its mission was to occupy California and ...