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Journal that John O. Wilson kept onboard the Constellation from Oct. 8, 1835 to Feb. 28, 1836, including logs of winds, distances, courses, coordinates, remarks about works on rigging and sails, activities onboard, water expended, encounters with American and foreign ships, etc.
mssHM 69807
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Journal that Isaac Howe kept onboard of the Constellation, from Oct. 27, 1840, the date the frigate was put in commission, to May 12, 1844, when the crew were discharged and paid off. The entries describe life onboard -- assignments, punishments, deaths, illnesses, etc.; report sightings of American and foreign ships; depict the ports, and relate political and international news. The entries include lists of officers and the crew, miles logged, the frigate's riggings, etc.
mssHM 69805-69806
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