William S. W. Ruschenberger journal
- Title
- William S. W. Ruschenberger journal
- Description
- William S. W. Ruschenberger served in the United States Medical Corps from 1826 until 1869. Topics of his 1848 journal, during which time he was fleet surgeon on the USS PLYMOUTH for the East India Squadron, include a flogging, a court-martial, and a recipe for mosquito repellent. Dates of entries range from February 18, 1848 to March 6, 1849. In addition to this journal, Ruschenberger wrote several books, including A Voyage Round the World (1838) and Elements of Natural History (1850).
- Date
- February 18, 1848 - March 06, 1849
- Original Format
- manuscripts
- Extent
- 20cm x 26cm
- Local Identifier
- 0629-b3-fa
- Creator(s)
- Subject(s)
- Ruschenberger, W. S. W. (William Samuel Waithman), 1807-1895
- United States. Navy--Medical personnel
- United States. Navy--Military life
- United States. Navy. East India Squadron
- Location of Original
- East Carolina Manuscript Collection
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