Charles Wilkes

Charles Wilkes Charles Wilkes (April 3, 1798 – February 8, 1877) was an American naval officer, ship's captain, and explorer. He led the United States Exploring Expedition (1838–1842).

During the American Civil War between 1861 and 1865, he commanded '''' during the Trent Affair in which he stopped a Royal Mail ship and removed two Confederate diplomats, which almost led to war between the United States and the United Kingdom. Provided by Wikipedia
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    Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition.
    by Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877
    Published 1970
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    Western America, including California and Oregon : with maps of those regions, and of "the Sacramento Valley." /
    by Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877
    Published 1849
    Book
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    Narrative of the United States exploring expedition : During the years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842 /
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    Narrative of the United States exploring expedition : during the years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842 /
    by Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877
    Published 1845
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    Life in Oregon Country before the emigration /
    by Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877
    Published 1974
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    [Wilkes Exploring Expedition maps, 1841] /
    Published 1977
    Other Authors: “...Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877...”
    Conference Proceeding Map
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    [Conviction and reprimand of Commodore Charles Wilkes for disobedience, insubordination, and related charges].
    Published 1864
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    Life in Oregon Country before the emigration, by Charles Wilkes, edited by Richard E. Moore.
    Published 1974
    Other Authors: “...Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877...”
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    Military posts : Council Bluffs to the Pacific Ocean : (To accompany bill H.R. no. 465).
    Published 1843
    Other Authors: “...Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877...”
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    Autobiography of Rear Admiral Charles Wilkes, U.S. Navy, 1798-1877 /
    Other Authors: “...Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877...”
    Government Document Book
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    The former Philippines thru foreign eyes /
    by Craig, Austin, 1872-
    Published 1916
    Other Authors: “...Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877...”
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