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Simpson, Edward, 1824-1888 No. 3 journal U.S.N.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05911.11 Author/Creator: Simpson, Edward, 1824-1888 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph manuscript Date: 10 February 1874-13 April 1874 Pagination: 1 v. : 127 p. : Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Log begins aboard the Franklin in Florida Bay. First Rate Captain Simpson was transferred to the Wabash in April 1874.

Simpson, Edward, 1824-1888

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