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Charles Wilkes correspondence
- Title
- Charles Wilkes correspondence, 1838-1852.
- Author
- Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877.
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- Description
- .21 linear foot (1 volume)
- Summary
- Charles Wilkes was an American naval officer and explorer. He led the United States Exploring Expedition of the Pacific Ocean, 1838-1842. This collections consists of correspondence by Charles Wilkes, claiming extra compensation while commanding the expedition in the Pacific Ocean. Also included is correspondence from William B. Preston and opinion of Attorney General J. J. Crittenden.
- Subjects
- Preston, William Ballard, 1805-1862
- Wages > United States > 19th century
- Crittenden, John J (John Jordan), 1787-1863
- Navies > United States > Officers > 19th century
- United States > Navy
- United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
- Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877
- Pacific Ocean > Discovery and exploration > 19th century
- Access (note)
- Advance notice required. Apply at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Terms of Use (note)
- Copyright retained by any document's creator.
- Call Number
- MssCol 3328
- OCLC
- 719493483
- Author
- Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877.
- Title
- Charles Wilkes correspondence, 1838-1852.
- Restricted Access
- Advance notice required. Apply at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Terms Of Use
- Copyright retained by any document's creator.
- Research Call Number
- MssCol 3328