Haskell, John, 1786-1827.

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John Haskell was a native of Gloucester, Ma., the son of John and Polly (Goodhue) Haskell.

He was a captain of ships involved in commerce with China and the East Indies. Haskell died at sea while returning from India. (See Ulysses G. Haskell, "A Short Account of the Descendants of William Haskell of Gloucester, Mass.," Historical Collections of the Essex Institute 32 (July-December 1896): 133-195 [esp. p. 175].)

From the description of Papers, 1818-1825. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 147439149

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China
United States
East Indies
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United States
Betsey (Schooner)
Canton (Ship)
China
China trade porcelain
China trade watercolor painting
Duxbury (Brig)
East Indies
Hiram (Ship)
John Adams (Ship)
Merchant ships
Ophelia (Ship)
Shipping
Ships in art
Silk, Chinese
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Importers
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Birth 1786

Death 1827

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