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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.185.03 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1778 |
| Title | Except from Herbert's journal |
| Date | 16 October 1778 |
| Document Type | Diary |
| Content Description | List of living crew aboard the Brig Lexington. States "taken from a Journal of Mr. Charles Herbert of Marblehead," Massachusetts. A note in the margin reports "Taken 1777 Aug. 7 from Newbury port in [frm?] Brig Fancy." Provides a list of names, and following the list states "the rest of the crew I have alist of their names in a book ... " Appears to be signed by Herbert at the top of the page. Docket states "Relating to Brig Lexington Sloop Lucretia." Possibly an excerpt from Herbert's captivity journal. |
| Subjects | Military History Revolutionary War Global History and Civics Prisoner of War Navy Maritime Soldier's Diary |
| People | Herbert, Charles (1757-1808) |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Charles Herbert kept a captivity journal 1777-1780. He was captured by the British in 1776, and was held prisoner on four British ships before the King of Denmark arranged for his and other prisoners' release in 1780. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |