Epes E. Ellery diary and miscellany, 1849-1900.

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Epes E. Ellery diary and miscellany, 1849-1900.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122499125

Diary (306 p., with 52 p. of entries) kept by Ellery on his voyage aboard the bark Gallego from New York to San Francisco. The entire voyage lasted from July 1852-Jan. 1853, with entries spanning Aug.-Oct. 1852. The ship was under the command of Ellery's father, Capt. George Ellery. Entries mainly concern Ellery's daily activities and observations, with some family information and bookbinding-related recipes (ca. 10 p.) entered in the back portion of the diary. Includes some miscellaneous papers of Ellery, such as business cards, receipts, billheads, and a fire insurance policy.

2 folders (0.2 linear ft.)

California historical society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6736908

California historical society

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Ellery, Epes E., 1830-1914.

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Ellery was a bookbinder from Mass. who came to Calif. in 1853. He established San Francisco's first antiquarian bookshop. From the description of Epes E. Ellery diary and miscellany, 1849-1900. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122499125 From the description of Epes E. Ellery letter book : ms, 1853-1863. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122563742 ...

Gallego (Bark)

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