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)
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
Oregon Historical Society Research Library
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Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
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Access Restrictions

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

Location of Originals

Metropolitan Toronto Library;Toronto, Montreal, Canada.

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