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Charles Wilkes correspondence

Title
Charles Wilkes correspondence, 1838-1852.
Author
Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877.

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.21 linear foot (1 volume)
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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.
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MssCol 3328
OCLC
719493483
Author
Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877.
Title
Charles Wilkes correspondence, 1838-1852.
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Copyright retained by any document's creator.
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MssCol 3328
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