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William Washburn, Master of Brig Zenobia, shipping papers, 1855 April 23

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: A1979-003-009

Scope and Contents

Shipping papers for William Washburn, Master of Brig. Zenobia, for April 23, 1855, bound from Boston, MA to Savannah, GA. The papers are from Sawyer and Keyes' Shipping Office, on 188 Commercial St. in Boston, Mass. They list 10 seaman, their stations, and monthly wages. On the back there is the Government Regulation of Seamen in the Merchants' Service Act dated January 4, 1790 with an addition dated and approved July 20, 1840. The papers are gray with black lettering and an engraving of eagle on the back and an engraving of ship and wharf on shipping side.

Dates

  • Creation: 1855 April 23

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Materials in this collection may be governed by copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights. Please contact the Archivist regarding permission to publish material.

Full Extent

1 item/s ; overall: 17 3/4 x 20 1/4 in.

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of William Washburn in Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Dexter C. Washburn

Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Repository

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