| Scope and content |
Diary written by Edward L. Williams, while serving in the United States Marine Corps, describing his voyage, aboard the USS Alaska, to the European Station under the command of Captain Samuel "Powhatan" and under the direct supervision of Captain W. R. Brown, including their cruise along the Italian coast , frequent port calls, shipboard life, behavior of sailors, and his friendships and acquaintances among the ship's crew. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as |
Edward L. Williams Diary (#1139), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Terms of use | Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law. |
| Acquisitions source |
Joyner- Purchase (Special Manuscript Fund), Carmen D. Valentino, Rare Books & Manuscripts . |
| Biographical note | Edward L. Williams enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on 27 May 1873 at "Marine R. Rendezvous" in New York City. He served aboard many ships including the USS Alaska during its time on the European Squadron, the USS Wyoming, the USS Saratoga, and the USS Colorado, among other stations. Williams reenlisted several times before he was discharged from service. |
