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Protest regarding hurricane damage, 1875

 File — Box: Nicholson Oversized Multi-Collection Box , Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the File:

This collection includes the records of the second and third whaling voyages of the Perry including shipping papers, correspondences, protests, bills and receipts, and crew accounts. The bulk of the records reflect the voyage of 1877-1880. Of particular note are details about the death of Master George Nickerson and crew dissatisfaction between his replacement, Master Benjamin F. Nickerson, and the First Mate, Horace Sherman.

Dates

  • 1875

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open for research.

Extent

From the File: .4 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box, 1 folder in oversized box)

Language of Materials

From the File: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

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