Log-books, 1806-1821.

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Log-books, 1806-1821.

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Two log-books kept by Edward Norris as captain of vessels sailing out of Salem, Mass., on trading voyages. The first was the ship Mary Ann to Copenhagen and Calcutta, 1806-1807. The second was the schooner Dispatch Packet to Martinique in 1820. The latter left Martinique on 15 Nov. 1820, was badly damaged in a storm on 8 Jan. 1821, returned to the Virgin Islands on 21 Feb. 1821, and was condemned and sold at St. Thomas. She was carrying a cargo of molasses from Martinique. Typescripts only.

1 narrow box.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7266531

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Dispatch Packet (Ship)

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Norris, Edward, son of W Norris, of Speke, county Lancashire

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Epithet: MP British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000216.0x0003c5 Epithet: son of W Norris, of Speke, county Lancashire British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000216.0x0003c8 Epithet: military commander British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000412.0x000358 Epit...

Mary Ann (Ship)

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