Envelope titled “Vouchers, Whg Bark Perry adjusted Nov 5 1879”, 1879
File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
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
- 1879
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
- From the File: Nicholson, Paul C. (Paul Coe), 1888-1956 (Collector, Person)
- From the File: Osborn, Samuel, Jr. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Providence Public Library Repository
Contact:
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org