Papers relating to the ship Electric Spark, 1856-1857.

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Papers relating to the ship Electric Spark, 1856-1857.

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33 documents surveying what occurred when the ship Electric Spark arrived in San Francisco with damaged goods includes the San Francisco Port Warden's survey of the ship's condition and contents, and letters to the ship's owners Magoun and Son of New York from L. Howe, Sutton & Co. of New York, D.L Ross & Co. of San Francisco, and from Zebulon Titcomb, captain of the Electric Spark. These relate to shipping, condition of goods shipped, etc. Also includes a letter to Ross Falconer and Co. from D.L. Ross, and Sutton & Co. shipping manifests.

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Titcomb, Zebulon.

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D.L. Ross & Co.

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James Sutton & Co.

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T. Magoun & Son

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Shipowners and agents, of Boston, Mass.; founded by Thatcher Magoun by 1836. From the description of Records, 1819-1885 (bulk 1833-1875). (Mystic Seaport Museum, G W Blunt White Library). WorldCat record id: 70955615 Thatcher Magoun and Sons was a Boston merchant company. Founded in 1838 by shipbuilder Thatcher Magoun of Medford, Mass. and his son Thatcher Jr., the company continued in operation until the late 1870's. From the description of Records of T. Magoun ...

Electric Spark (Ship)

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