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

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

Title	Samuel Coverly: Trading memoranda, Canton, China; Journal of voyage, Boston-England
Reference	GBR/0012/MS Add.9639
Creator	Coverly, Samuel
Covering Dates	1815–1818
Extent and Medium	1 volume; paper
Repository	Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives

Content and context

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.

Access and Use

Please cite as Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives, Samuel Coverly: Trading memoranda, Canton, China; Journal of voyage, Boston-England, MS Add.9639

Index Terms

Canton

China

Ocean Travel

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