The letter was dated October 14, 1817; and, the required permission being given, the two friends in the following month sailed from Gibraltar for marseille as passengers in the sloop-of-war Erie.
"Admiral Farragut"
A. T. Mahan
At marseille a slight incident occurred which, while not quite creditable to our hero, may have interest as showing natural character.
"Admiral Farragut"
A. T. Mahan
I am at marseille and stood the journey wonderfully.
"The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 24 (of 25)"
Robert Louis Stevenson Other: Andrew Lang