Perry, Matthew Calbraith (1794-1858) to Thomas T. Craven
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00815.01 Author/Creator: Perry, Matthew Calbraith (1794-1858) Place Written: Monrovia, Liberia Type: Letter signed Date: 3 January 1844 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 32.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Perry, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces on the western coast of Africa, writes from the U.S.S. Macedonia (off the coast of Monrovia) to Lieutenant Commodore Craven of the U.S. Brig Porpoise. Directs Craven to survey anchorage at Fish Town, near Cape Palmas. Details how the survey should proceed with regard to the study of tides, winds, weather, beach conditions, and coastal resources. Reminds Craven to pay attention to the crew's health. With a signed postscript about chart making. Perry was engaged in suppressing the slave trade off the West coast of Africa. (Also see GLC00722).
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