Bills and receipts, 1865-10 - 1865-11
File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
From the File:
This collection consists of the papers of Courser during a whaling voyage from 1865-1869. Included are records related to the crew and financial records. Of particular note in this collection is documentation relating to the crew including arrest and detention, discharge and death. There is also documentation regarding the shipment of kanakas, Pacific Islanders who worked as indentured servants. Additionally, there are papers related to damage to the vessel from a hurricane off Block Island.
Dates
- 1865-10 - 1865-11
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)
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