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Charles Wilkes correspondence [microform]
The papers consist of correspondence concerning Wilkes' naval career, with a few personal letters as well.
Charles Wilkes letters.
Copies of letters from Charles Wilkes to J.M. Wightman, L.J. Cist and S.R. Knox.
Charles Wilkes letters, 1835-1857,[microform]
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.
Charles Wilkes Papers, 1836-1875,[microform]
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.
Records of the United States Exploring expedition.
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