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Dillon, Peter (1788 - 1847) |
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| Born: 15 June 1788 Martinique. Died: 9 February 1847 Paris, France. | |
| Peter Dillon undertook a voyage in search of La Perouse's expedition. Correspondence dated 1829-1832 concerns his attempts to obtain promised assistance from the French government in connection with the publication of his account of this voyage. |
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