List of Officers and Crew of the USS John Adams, August 22, 1849
Item — map-drawer: 41
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The bulk of the letters are from Commander Powell in Rio de Janeiro to Commodore Storer, written between July and September of 1849, and concern preparations to carry out his orders to “proceed without delay to the Coast of Africa,” and to suppress the slave trade. Powell comments on the ship’s condition and the status of provisions, and comments on receipt of the “new guns.” In October 1849 Powell reports that “a slaver” had made port northeast of Rio and transferred slaves to a waiting steamer. He also comments briefly on conditions on the Rio de la Plata, and in Montevideo, Uruguay.
In addition, the correspondence contains Powell's detailed report on the test comparison of the naval nand 32 pounder guns.
In addition, the correspondence contains Powell's detailed report on the test comparison of the naval nand 32 pounder guns.
Dates
- 1842-1849
Access Restrictions
This material is open for research.
Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.
Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet ( (1 folder))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
woodson@rice.edu
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
woodson@rice.edu