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Letter book, 1842-1853

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 6
Identifier: SERIES V.

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Series V. Samuel A. Fabens (b. 1812) Papers includes six account books along with ships' papers for the Ship Aristo and lists of stores for various other vessels. One volume contains correspondence between Samuel A. Fabens and S. A. Gray, and F. A. Gray of Boston about business transactions during the years 1842-1853. Another volume contains chandlery and dimensions for the ships mastered by Fabens, such as the ships Challenger, Golden Eagle, and Ganges. This volume includes records from voyages to ports such as Calcutta, Callao, Chincha Island, Hampton Roads, Havana, Hong Kong, New York, Rio de Janiero, San Francisco, St. Petersburg, and St. Thomas.

Dates

  • Creation: 1842-1853

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research. Box 6, folder 9 is restricted due to fragility. Photocopies of the material is available in box 6, folder 8.

Extent

From the Collection: 7 linear feet (8 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA