Union Mutual Marine Insurance Company of New Bedford: policies #1273-1692, 1862-1864

Merchants Policies of the Union Mutual Marine Insurance Company of New Bedford. 1 volume, policies #1273-1692. Lists name of the merchant or policy owner, ship's name, and money or valuable materials aboard the ship prior to departing from New Bedford. Includes insurance policies against Confederate capture during Civil War. Lists amount of the premium, the name of the owner or agents, master, purpose of the voyage, home port and destination. Information is also given concerning the dimension and construction details of insured vessels.