Letter from Matthew C. Perry, in Norfolk, Virginia aboard the U.S. Steam Frigate Mississippi, to William J.W. Clancy, commanding U.S. Steam Frigate Powhattan, directing him on the route by which he shall sail to Macau (China). November 23, 1852.

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Intructions from Mathew C. Perry to William J.W. Clancy regarding his voyage on the Powhattan to China. Perry directs Clancy to stop in Madeira to refuel and then again at the Cape of Good Hope, and again at Mauritius or Isle of France. Perry also discusses other details of the voyage. November 23, 1852. Norfolk, Virginia, abourd the U.S Mississippi.https://digitalcommons.wofford.edu/littlejohnmss/1208/thumbnail.jp