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Joseph Kelso letter on the method of maintaining the health of the crew of HMS Revolution, 1798 January 29
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kelso, Joseph.
- Title
- Joseph Kelso letter on the method of maintaining the health of the crew of HMS Revolution
- Dates
- 1798 January 29 (inclusive)1798 January 291798 January 29
- Quantity
- .02 cubic feet (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- Mss 1500
- Summary
- Photocopy letter from Joseph Kelso, 6 pp, 29 January 1798, regarding the method of maintaining the health of the crew of HMS Revolution on her last voyage around the world.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Photocopy letter from Joseph Kelso, 6 pp, 29 January 1798, regarding the method of maintaining the health of the crew of HMS Revolution on her last voyage around the world. Recommendations include: 2-3 pints of sweetened malt a day, sauerkraut, broth, citrus, sugar and clean bedding.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.
Preferred Citation
Joseph Kelso letter on the method of maintaining the health of the crew of HMS Revolution, Mss 1500, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Sailors -- Health and hygiene -- 18th century.
Corporate Names
- Revolution (Ship)
Family Names
- Kelso, Joseph -- Correspondence.
Form or Genre Terms
- Letters (correspondence) -- aat
