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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC05911.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Journals and log books of Edward Simpson Sr. and Edward Simpson, Jr. |
| Title | Journal of a Cruise of the United States Sloop of War Decatur |
| Date | 28 January - 20 June 1840 |
| Author | Simpson, Edward (1824-1888) |
| Document Type | Diary |
| Content Description | A look at the journey of the USS Decatur, commanded by Henry W. Ogden with a crew of sixteen officers and sailors. Information contained includes a daily account of winds, sea conditions, supplies, charts, bearings, etc. The Decatur sailed from New York on 16 March 1840 for duty with the Brazil Squadron. Quarter calf binding and corners, red "mottled" boards. |
| Subjects | Military History Navy Maritime Slavery Slave Trade Latin and South America Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs African American History |
| People | Simpson, Edward (1824-1888) |
| Theme | Naval & Maritime; Foreign Affairs; Slavery & Abolition; African Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |