May 14, 1832

14 May: Viewing of Hoboken’s house in the city. Rooms with curiosities from Java and Japan. Beautiful, shiny, lacquered furniture. Pictures of all his ships. Chinese drawings. Mounted birds. Butterflies. Currency exchange, flag, business on board. Noon at home. Mr. Bodmer sketches a ship. At five o’clock, farewell visit at the home of Hoboken.

Date: 
Monday, May 14, 1832
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rotterdam, Netherlands
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