Albert Monson correspondence, 1862.

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Albert Monson correspondence, 1862.

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ALsS addressed to Monson, East Gloucester, Mass., written by J. P. Knowlton (1862 February 12) and Seth Handy (undated) while aboard the ship Mercury of New Bedford, Mass., Edward F. Lakeman, master, on a voyage to the Indian Ocean (1859-1862). Knowlton noted the amount of oil taken and advised against taking a whaling voyage. Handy described life aboard a whaleship.

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Monson, Albert

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Lakeman, Edward F.

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Knowlton, J. P.

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Mercury (Ship)

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Extra ship, repaired by Young, measured 1794, length 85ft, keel 66ft 11in, breadth 23ft 10½in, hold 11ft 9in, wing transom 15ft 3in, between decks 5ft 1in, 202 tons. Voyages: (1) 1793/4 Bengal. Capt John Cristall. Plymouth 24 Jun 1794 - 27 Sep Cape - 23 Jan 1795 Calcutta - 17 Mar Saugor - 18 Jun St Helena - 13 Sep River Shannon - 15 Oct Downs. (2) From Bengal 1806. Left Bengal 24 Nov 1806 - 4 Feb 1807 St Helena - 11 Apr Downs. British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Corp...

Handy, Seth

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