Forbes W. Manchester correspondence
Language: eng
Number of pages: 58
Subjects: Correspondence; Whaling; Whaling ships; Lumber trade; Coastwise shipping; Henry Kneeland (Whaleship); History
Description: Chiefly letters to Manchester from his wife, Rhoda, of Adamsville, Little Compton, R.I., while he served as first mate aboard the whaleship, Henry Kneeland, on a voyage to the Indian and Pacific oceans (1858-1859).  Her letters provide details about the home life of a whaling family, events in the community, and news of other whaling vessels.  Includes several letters written by Manchester while on the Henry Kneeland as well as a few written in 1869 from Martinique while he served in the coastal trade on a ship carrying lumber.  Also includes letters to Manchester from other family members.  Most letters are accompanied by typewritten transcripts.
Notes: Open to research.

Typewritten transcripts, in part. [S.l.].

Purchase, 1997.

Whaler. Born 1829 or 1830.

Collection material in English.

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