Wilkes, Charles

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The papers consist of correspondence concerning Wilkes' naval career, with a few personal letters as well.

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Copies of letters from Charles Wilkes to J.M. Wightman, L.J. Cist and S.R. Knox.

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The collection consists of five letters written by Charles Wilkes between 1835 and 1857 and some items of U.S. Navy correspondence, 1838-1852. Also included is a copy of the journal of S. Stearns, written aboard the U.S.S. Vincennes, 1838-1852.

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Charles Wilkes was a naval officer and explorer. Of the total microfilmed collection of 26 reels, the Library holds 10 reels. These consist of: Reels 1-4: Journals and diaries,1841-1875 (24 volumes); Reels 5-6: Letterbooks, May 17 1841-December 30 1846; November 22 1848-February 16 1850; February 16 1850-January 17 1851; Reel 9: Family correspondence 1836-July 1850; Reel 10: Family correspondence August 1950- May 1853; Reel 14: General correspondence 1835-1856.

Scope and Contents The collection contains the records of the United States Exploring Expedition under the command of Lieutenant Charles Wilkes, 1838-1842. The contents of the collection are: Reels 1,2 and 3. Journal of Lieutenant Charles Wilkes aboard the Vincennes and the Porpoise, v.1: August 10 1838-February 2 1940. v.2: February 3 1840-December 26 1840. v.3: December 27 1840-June 9 1842. Reel 4 Anonymous journal kept aboard the Vincennes, August 9 1838-October 22 1840. Reel 5 Journal of John W.W. Dyes...