Meticulous log of the Steamer Pelican sailing the waters between New York City and Providence, Sept. 1, 1863 -- Dec. 13, 1864, Saml. D. Walden, Master.3 3/4" x 6 1/2", unpaginated but approximately 185 pp, and about 2/3 written in ink and pencil. The captain has detailed the ship's journeys, commencing with its departure from Erie Pier, New York City, through Hell Gate, Throggs Point, Sands point, into Long Island Sound, Past Saybrook, Gull Island, Watch Hill, Point Judith, Beaver Tail, Dutch Isle, Warwick, and Nayatt, to Providence and Return. Occasional entry 'Westchester.' Recording weather and times to traverse the approximate 18-hour journeys. Interesting comments: "Stopped several times to adjust machinery," "Fresh breeze all night," "Thick smoky weather," "Tide stopped in the gate -- drifted back -- went through the next time," "Kingfisher," "A beautiful night."At back, an interesting page listing the names and ports of fifteen ships at Hell Gate. Another with food costs for the ship: "Fish Bill, Providence, $1.37, Vegetable, N.Y., 18.69, Meat, N.Y., $40.26, Milk, 4.00. Cook came on board Thurs. afternoon. Sarah left Thurs. afternoon Nov. 19, 1864. Wm. Conklin cash 10.00, left. Henry Hulse went home..." Several pages of entry at back, 1901-02, for "Grand Lodge," with individual names and dues paid. Front board detached, back board loose but intact; first two pages nearly separated, spine covering worn. Internally remarkably clean and very fine.

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