Samuel Coverly: Trading memoranda, Canton, China; Journal of voyage, Boston-England

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  • Reference
    • GB 12 MS Add.9639
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1815-1818
  • Language of Material
    • English .
  • Physical Description
    • 1 volume(s) 1 volume paper paper

Scope and Content

A journal giving a brief description of Canton and information on Chinese weights and measures. It gives information on the cargo of the ship 'Alert' on its voyage to China and gives a description of Coverly's voyage from Boston, Massachusetts to England and return to Boston.

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