Papers II, 1790.

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Papers II, 1790.

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Papers of the ship Columbia, related to her second voyage (1790-1793) to the Northwest Coast of America, the Pacific islands, and China to trade sea-otter furs. Papers include bills and accounts for provisions, cargo, out-fitting the ship, tools, work, a list of officers and crew, and orders to Captain Robert Gray. Many items are addressed to Joseph Barrell, one of the ship's owners.

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Gray, Robert, 1755-1806

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Columbia (Ship : 1841-1859)

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Whaling ship; out of Nantucket, Mass.; master: George F. Joy; owner-agent: Charles G. & Henry Coffin; built at East Boston, Mass. From the description of Log/journal, 1841 Sept. 5-1845 Dec. 7. (Nantucket Hist Association). WorldCat record id: 70957783 Whaling vessel, out of Nantucket, Mass., mastered by Joseph C. Chase; owned by Charles G. & Henry Coffin. From the description of Log/journal, 1846-1850. (Nantucket Hist Association). WorldCat record id: 710...

Barrell, Joseph, 1739-1804

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Joseph Barrell was a successful merchant. Born in Boston, Ma. in 1739, his father was a merchant and shipbuilder. He, like his brother, became involved in mercantile operations. In 1764, he married Ann Pierce. He was listed as a member of the Sons of Liberty in 1769. Barrell's first wife died and in 1771, he married Hannah Fitch. Although the business was moved to Waltham, he maintained a residence on Summer St. in Boston. Barrell remained active in public affairs and even ran unsuccessfully for...