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M. Brown letter to "My Dear Sir,"
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Letter from an unknown British naval surgeon to "My Dear Parents & Brothers,"
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This 6-page letter details the experiences and adventures of an unidentified British former naval surgeon who was in Oahu in 1845 after several years of traveling (apparently it had been many years since he had written home). The author starts with his time in Peru where he served in the Peruvian Army under President Augustin Gamarra in his offensive against the armies of Chile and Bolivia; he also talks about Antonio de la Fuente. He details his experience in the army, battles fought, the harsh conditions, famine, bad weather, treating wounded soldiers, etc. He also describes in some detail the cities of Lima, Arequipa and Callao, Peru. The author left Callao on a ship for Monterey, California where he was appointed "Physician General" of the army by Juan Bautista Alvarado. After four years in California, the author joined a French vessel on a journey to Kamchatka and Siberia; he describes in detail his experiences there as well as the harsh conditions met by the crew. The author then went to Oahu and most recently had been appointed surgeon to the British ship Emma. The letter ends with a list of greetings to family and friends back in England. The letter is incomplete and unsigned.
mssHM 70392
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Merchant ship Beaver captain letters to his wife
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These lengthy letters provide details of an American merchant ship's voyage along the west coast of South America (Chile and Peru) from 1817 to 1820. Written by the captain, the letters describe trade, ports of call, and some information on the wars for independence. The letters contain detailed descriptions of Concepción, Chile; Lima, Peru; and Santiago, and Valparaíso, Chile. First letter is 28 pages and the second letter is 52 pages.
mssHM 83434-83435
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James Glaisher letter to "My Dear Sir,"
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In this letter to an unknown addressee, Glaisher is discussing the Sun's declination throughout the year. The letter was written from him home in Blackheath, London.
mssHM 76711
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J.W. Towne letter to "my dear Cox,"
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In these two letters written to the otherwise unidentified "Cox," Towne says there is opportunity for investing in Victoria, British Columbia, where Towne is currently stationed. He reports that real estate has doubled since his arrival. "Cox" appears to be in San Francisco, and has apparently access to goods for shipment to Towne. This manuscript consists of two letters, 1 and 2, dated 1858, July 27 and July 30 respectively.
mssHM 27991 (1-2)
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John Conness letter to "My Dear Sir,"
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In this letter to an unknown recipient, John Conness writes that "the men of my time have passed" and that "their names will stand identified for all time with great work in serving our country."
mssHM 21339