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Simpson, Edward Jr. Journal of Edward Simpson, Jr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05911.19.01 Author/Creator: Simpson, Edward Jr. Place Written: U.S.F.S Richmond in the South Pacific Ocean Type: Autograph manuscript Date: 5 September 1880-31 March 1882 Pagination: 1 v. : 229 p. ; 24.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Lt. Simpson's personal journal on board the U.S.F.S Richmond in the South Pacific Ocean.

Simpson, Edward Jr., fl. 1880-1882

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