James H. Sherman correspondence
Language: eng
Number of pages: 42
Subjects: Correspondence; Religious life and customs; Seafaring life; Whaling; Milton (Ship)
Description: Letters written by Sherman to his wife, Phebe A.G. Sherman, of New Bedford, Mass., while he served as first mate on the whaleship Milton during its voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1873 October 8-1876 October 24).  Most letters were written from whaling grounds near New Zealand and describe activities and events aboard the Milton and details about whaling.  The letters also reflect the religious faith of Sherman and his wife.
Notes: Open to research.

Purchase, 1997.

Whaler. Born 1844.

Collection material in English.

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