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Joseph Kelso Letter On The Method Of Maintaining The Health Of The Crew Of HMS Revolution 1798 January 29.

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Title Joseph Kelso Letter On The Method Of Maintaining The Health Of The Crew Of HMS Revolution 1798 January 29.
Subject Sailors --
Health and hygiene -- 18th century.; Ships
and Shipping
Description 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.; 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.
Publisher Oregon Historical Society Davies
Family Research Library
Date 1798 January 29
Rights This collection is open to the public.; 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.
Type Collection collection
Identifier http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv04623
Language Eng
Format .02 cubic feet (1
folder)
Coverage 1798 January 29

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