Envelope with stamps, 1888
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of records of seven completed whaling voyages of the Mattapoisett from 1841-1888 and one whaling voyage which was planned for 1889 but never undertaken. This collection contains a few miscellaneous papers from the early voyages, mostly odd papers that were found in the corresponding logbooks and journals and in the collection of the papers of Leonard Hammond of Mattapoisett. The bulk of the records are for the last whaling voyage of the vessel from 1886-1888 under Master John S. Reynolds. Materials include shipping papers, correspondence, crew lists, bills and receipts and crew accounts. Also included is a statement of Captain Reynolds as to why he did not go on another voyage of this vessel and Osborn's agreement with him for partial compensation contingent on winning a lawsuit.
Dates
- 1888
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open for research.
Extent
From the File: .4 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
From the File: English
Creator
- From the File: Nicholson, Paul C. (Paul Coe), 1888-1956 (Collector, Person)
- From the File: Reynolds, John S. (Person)
- From the File: Osborn, Samuel, Jr. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Providence Public Library Repository
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org