Peter Marcy letter, 1845 May 18.

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Peter Marcy letter, 1845 May 18.

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Letter to brother Daniel Marcy, ship owner of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, reflects trade with France and ship repairs in New Orleans. He comments on damage sustained by the cargo ship, Orozimbo, in the Gulf of Lyons while enroute to New Orleans with a cargo of wine. He also states that staves sold for 33 to 37 dollars per thousand in New Orleans; other news relates to family matters.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Marcy, Daniel, 1809-1893

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U.S. representative, shipbuilder, shipowner, and merchant in foreign trade, of Portsmouth, N.H. From the description of Papers, 1838-1881. (New Hampshire Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70963813 ...

Marcy, Peter

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Peter Marcy constructed the first dry dock at Algiers, Louisiana. From the description of Peter Marcy letter, 1845 May 18. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 255631870 ...

Orozimbo (Ship)

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Whaling vessel (588 tons), out of New Bedford, Mass., mastered by David Bartlett, on voyage 13 July 1843-15 May 1845 to the Northwest Coast and Hawaiian Islands whaling grounds; owner-agent: Barton Ricketson; built at Mathews County, Va., 1803. From the description of Logbook, 1843 July 12-1845 May 15. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70967393 ...