Series II. Personal Papers consists primarily of letters written by Wheatland to his wife, Mary, while he was at sea. These letters provide lengthy descriptions of his experiences at sea and in foreign ports. The folder of financial and legal records contains receipts, an indenture, and an inventory of Richard Wheatland's (1762-1830) estate.

Series II. Personal Papers consists primarily of letters written by Wheatland to his wife, Mary, while he was at sea. These letters provide lengthy descriptions of his experiences at sea and in foreign ports. The folder of financial and legal records contains receipts, an indenture, and an inventory of Richard Wheatland's (1762-1830) estate.

Series II. Personal Papers consists primarily of letters written by Wheatland to his wife, Mary, while he was at sea. These letters provide lengthy descriptions of his experiences at sea and in foreign ports. The folder of financial and legal records contains receipts, an indenture, and an inventory of Richard Wheatland's (1762-1830) estate.

Series II. Personal Papers consists primarily of letters written by Wheatland to his wife, Mary, while he was at sea. These letters provide lengthy descriptions of his experiences at sea and in foreign ports. The folder of financial and legal records contains receipts, an indenture, and an inventory of Richard Wheatland's (1762-1830) estate.

Series II. Personal Papers consists primarily of letters written by Wheatland to his wife, Mary, while he was at sea. These letters provide lengthy descriptions of his experiences at sea and in foreign ports. The folder of financial and legal records contains receipts, an indenture, and an inventory of Richard Wheatland's (1762-1830) estate.

Series II. Personal Papers consists primarily of letters written by Wheatland to his wife, Mary, while he was at sea. These letters provide lengthy descriptions of his experiences at sea and in foreign ports. The folder of financial and legal records contains receipts, an indenture, and an inventory of Richard Wheatland's (1762-1830) estate.

Subseries B. Ships' Papers contain records for Wheatland's earlier vessels and complete documentation for his two later vessels, the ship Boston and the brig Eliza. The ships' papers include crew lists, bills of lading, outfitting bills, and loose correspondence with ship owners and merchant agents.

Subseries B. Ships' Papers contain records for Wheatland's earlier vessels and complete documentation for his two later vessels, the ship Boston and the brig Eliza. The ships' papers include crew lists, bills of lading, outfitting bills, and loose correspondence with ship owners and merchant agents.

Subseries B. Ships' Papers contain records for Wheatland's earlier vessels and complete documentation for his two later vessels, the ship Boston and the brig Eliza. The ships' papers include crew lists, bills of lading, outfitting bills, and loose correspondence with ship owners and merchant agents.