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Life at Sea: Seafaring in the Anglo-American Maritime World, 1600-3283
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Summary |
Twelve letters, Feb 1864 - Nov 1871 from shipmaster George S Pendleton to his son, George E, in Taunton, Massachusetts. Letters sent from New York and Galveston, Texas. Mentions shipping a "Black Crew," problems with previous crew, activities at Galveston, and various family matters. Additional items include a letter from C B Pendleton and biographical information about George E Pendleton (grocer) and his father Geroge S, who was lost at sea as master of ship EXCELSIOR in 1871. |
General note | AMDigital Reference:VFM 1765. |
General note | Mystic Seaport Museum: Verticle File Material. |
Original version | Reproduction of: Letters, Feb 1864 - Nov 1871. |
Location of original | Mystic Seaport Museum |
Copyright note | Material sourced from the Mystic Seaport Museum |