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The journal of Major George Washington : sent by the Hon. Robert Dinwiddie to the commandant of the French forces in Ohio
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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18718
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18717
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182769
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Manuscripts
Autograph document signed. With diagram. (1 page)
HM 5341
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Manuscripts
The journal covers Felt's voyages on board the ship Rival from Boston to San Francisco, San Francisco to Callao, Peru, and then from Callao to Hampton Roads. Felt gives great detail regarding the events on board the ship, fights among the crew, daily chores and duties, ships and locations passed, the weather and sea conditions, and the longitude and latitude of the ship. The last few pages of the journal are "reminiscences" Felt wrote after the voyage regarding his feelings about being a sailor and his memories of San Francisco (including a visit to a Chinese Temple), and Callao and the Chincha Islands, Peru. Scattered throughout the journal are sketches of ships drawn by Felt; also included is a photo of Felt.
mssHM 63174