Papers, 1775-1840, bulk: 1775-1794.

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Papers, 1775-1840, bulk: 1775-1794.

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Correspondence, journal and letterbook of Samuel Shaw, Revolutionary War soldier, U.S. Consul to Canton (China), and partner in the merchant firm of Shaw & Randall in Canton. Letters, 1775-83, mostly to his father, Francis Shaw, from various Continental Army encampments, describe campaigns including the battles of Trenton, White Plains, and Brandywine, and the British capture of Fort Washington; with comments upon the Penobscot Expedition and the treason of Benedict Arnold. Shaw sailed as supercargo in 1784 aboard the ship Empress of China, the first American-flagged ship at Canton. His letters (1754-94) to brothers Nathaniel and William and other family members, and journal (1784-89) describe in detail the voyage, the commercial establishment at Canton, the tea trade, Macao, Batavia (Jakarta) and Bengal. Correspondents include Thomas Randall and Henry Knox, among others. Also, an 1840 letter from Edward Everett to Robert G. Shaw concerning the journal.

1 box, 1 oversize folder, and 1 box of photocopies.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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