The Papers of Francis Gregory Dallas. United States Navy Correspondence and Journal 1837-1859. Edited by Gardner W. Allen. 700 COPIES WERE PRINTED
by DALLAS F.G
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For the Naval History Society by the De Vinne Press, New York,, 1917. 8vo., First Edition, on laid paper, with a frontispiece and 3 fine facsimiles, all with captioned tissue guards; decorative half vellum gilt, gilt back, gilt top, uncut, a near fine copy. EDITION LIMITED TO 700 COPIES NUMBER BY HAND (THIS COPY NO. 98). 'Publications of the Naval History Society', vol. VIII. Dallas's journal includes a lengthy account of his participation in support of Governor Stevens and the settlers in Washington Territory during the Indian War of 1855-56 (pp. 197-211). The appendix contains the journal of Lt. Thomas Phelps who also gives a detailed account (pp. 245-292). Smith, 2230.
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- Title
- The Papers of Francis Gregory Dallas. United States Navy Correspondence and Journal 1837-1859. Edited by Gardner W. Allen. 700 COPIES WERE PRINTED
- Author
- DALLAS F.G
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
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- For the Naval History Society by the De Vinne Press, New York,
- Date Published
- 1917
- Keywords
- naval, americana, nt14, f.g. dallas, naval, to 1914, papers, francis, gregory, dallas
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