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Percival, John, 1779-1862. Papers, 1826-1841.

Title: Papers, 1826-1841.

Papers of Captain John Percival of the U.S. Navy relate primarily to his command of the schooner Dolphin in the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii) as protection for American merchants and citizens from pirating and other threats, and specifically to two incidents during 1826-27. One was a riot initiated by sailors from Percival's ship at the home of American missionary Hiram Bingham in response to missionary-supported anti-prostitution legislation, in which charges were brought against Percival for inciting the riot. The other incident involved a controversy over the fee for the charter of the brig Convoy used by Percival in the rescue of the wreckage of Alfred Edwards's ship, the London, and a deposit fee for the goods left on Percival's ship. (Cont.) Correspondents include Jeremiah Evarts, Corresponding Secretary for the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions; John Coffin Jones, first Consul to Hawaii; and Samuel Southard, Secretary of the Navy. Also included are papers concerning Percival's trusteeship for sailors Joshua Howell, Thomas Murdock, James Thompson, and Charles White, who won damages from the Boston and Providence Railroad Corporation for injuries.

ArchivalResource: 1 box.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/18206690 View

Upshur, A. P. (Abel Parker), 1790-1844. A. P. Upshur correspondence, 1843 March 3.

Title: A. P. Upshur correspondence, 1843 March 3.

LS from Upshur as secretary of the navy to unknown recipients relating to employment by U.S. naval officer John Percival.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70982224 View

Samuel Lockwood papers, 1822-1885

Title: Samuel Lockwood papers 1822-1885

Correspondence, letterbooks, orders, journals, commissions, log extracts, mess receipts, handbook of naval rules and regulations, and other papers of Commodore Samuel Lockwood of the U.S. Navy. The papers relate principally to Lockwood's service in the War with Mexico, his command of the sloop in the Pacific Squadron, 1858-1860, and his command of the steamer Daylight as part of the Union blockade of the Confederate coast. Correspondents include Matthew C. Perry, Isaac Toucey, Gideon Welles, and John Percival. Cyane

ArchivalResource: 1 linear foot (2 boxes)

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/mssa.ms.0726 View

United States. Congress. House. Committee of Commerce and Manufactures. Congressional reports, 1806-1845.

Title: Congressional reports, 1806-1845.

U.S. Congressional reports reflecting various aspects of whaling in Nantucket, Mass.

ArchivalResource: 3 folders.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70952182 View

Hull, Isaac, 1773-1843. Papers, 1810-1842.

Title: Papers, 1810-1842.

This is the most extensive collection of documents relative to the career of Isaac Hull and his many years service in the U.S. Navy. The papers span the years 1810 to 1842 and include letters and letter-books, ledgers and account books, log books and ships papers, legal records and official reports, meteorological observations and sundry printed matter. Some of the more interesting documents were published in Commodore Hull: Papers of Isaac Hull (Boston, 1929). The bulk of the collection falls around 1840, during his period of service in the Mediterranean, when he had command of "Ohio," "Cyane," "Brandywine" and "Preble." Of great importance are the many letters from officials in Washington and U.S. consuls overseas, including William Tudor, Obadiah Rich and Hosea Sprague, which give a good account of political and military conditions at home and abroad. The papers, in sum, present a vivid picture of the development of the U.S. Navy during a critical period, beset by frequently hostile European forces and by suspicious bureaucrats in Washington, yet strengthened by the character, resolve and the organizational abilities of clear-minded sailors such as Commodore Hull. Also included in the collection are William Miller's account of the battle of Ayacucho (1825) and Bernardo O'Higgins' "To the virtuous inhabitants of the Archipelago of Chiloe" (1826).

ArchivalResource: 10 boxes + 16 v.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/13087734 View

Percival, John, 1779-1862. Letter, June 7, 1829.

Title: Letter, June 7, 1829.

Handwritten, signed letter dated 7 June 1829, Boston, Massachusetts to Commodore Isaac Hull in the Washington Navy Yard. Percival requests the commodore's attention to Percival's friend, Mr. Jenks, editor of the Bulletin.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; 5.5 x 7.5 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/742020802 View

Mason, Lucius M., d. 1845. Journal : of Lucius M. Mason aboard the Constitution (Frigate), 1844 September 11 - December 14.

Title: Journal : of Lucius M. Mason aboard the Constitution (Frigate), 1844 September 11 - December 14.

Mason recorded this journal in the form of ten letters written while on the frigate Constitution, under the command of John Percival, in a cruise around the world, 29 May 1844 to 28 September 1846. Mason wrote about fellow crew members, weather conditions, and his own thoughts.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. : in ink ; 17 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/29502699 View

Lockwood, Samuel, 1803-1893. Samuel Lockwood papers, 1822-1885 (inclusive).

Title: Samuel Lockwood papers, 1822-1885 (inclusive).

Correspondence, letterbooks, orders, journals, commissions, log extracts, mess receipts, handbook of naval rules and regulations, and other papers of Commodore Samuel Lockwood of the U.S. Navy. The papers relate principally to Lockwood's service in the War with Mexico, his command of the sloop Cyane in the Pacific Squadron, 1858-1860, and his command of the steamer Daylight as part of the Union blockade of the Confederate coast. Correspondents include Matthew C. Perry, Isaac Toucey, Gideon Welles, and John Percival.

ArchivalResource: 1 linear ft. (2 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702168217 View

Palfrey family papers, 1713-1915

Title: Palfrey family papers, 1713-1915

Papers of the Palfrey family of New England. The material of this collection encompasses over 150 years of American history and many items of interest besides those documenting the life and works of John Gorham Palfrey, who is its central figure. A few of these may be briefly mentioned here. The papers of William Palfrey include letters between John Wilkes and the Sons of Liberty and William Palfrey's personal correspondence with Wilkes at the time of the latter's imprisonment in 1769-1770, including Palfrey's description of the Boston Massacre. William Palfrey's business account and financial papers are extensive and range in subject from accounts of trade with Virginia in 1763 to the disposition of funds of the Continental Army during the time Palfrey was Pay Master General. His close association and correspondence with John Hancock should be noted. Several interesting items pertain to the dispute between Hancock and the Boston printer, John Mein, which resulted in Thomas Longman's suit against Mein and the latter's imprisonment. The papers of John Palfrey deal mainly with his business affairs and the management of his plantation at Attakapas. However, several letters by his sons, Edward, William Taylor, and Henry William give first-hand accounts of battles in the war of 1812. Letters to John Gorham Palfrey from over 1000 corespondents form the largest single section in the collection. Of special importance are 377 letters from Jared Sparks and 148 letters from Charles Sumner.

ArchivalResource: 60 linear feet (130 boxes and 9 volumes)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou00387/catalog View

Lawrence, Amos, 1786-1852. Papers III, 1846-1852.

Title: Papers III, 1846-1852.

Letters to Amos Lawrence, many annotated by him, and drafts and copies of letters from him. Correspondence from friends and family members includes letters from his brother Abbott regarding his role as minister to Great Britain and politics; and his nephew, Rev. James Means regarding the Lawrence Academy in Groton, Mass. Additional subjects discussed are family and friendships, religion, and his philanthropic actions. Correspondents include Samuel K. Lothrop, Rev. George Jenkins, A.S. Packard, Rev. Walter MacGilvray, and Captain John Percival.

ArchivalResource: 1 narrow box.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/18606244 View

Burns, Robert, 1759-1796. Specimen of handwriting, [ca. 1776-1796?].

Title: Specimen of handwriting, [ca. 1776-1796?].

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122639191 View