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David B. Kempton diary
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0046
Abstract
These nine volumes are the diary of David B. Kempton of New Bedford, Massachusetts, kept 1868-1874 and 1876-1877. Kempton recorded his observations on the weather, his business dealings, and local social life.
Dates:
1868-1874, 1876-1877
Journal of a voyage from Boston to Rio de Janeiro on board ship Franklin
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0064
Abstract
Journal kept by Robert Possac Rogers aboard the ship Franklin documenting the voyage from Boston to Rio de Janeiro between October 5, 1842, and November 26, 1842.
Dates:
1842 October 5-November 26, 1847
Journal of a voyage from Boston to Newfoundland
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0071
Abstract
Ship's log kept by Frederick G. Strong aboard the schooner Lena documenting the shipping voyage from Boston, Massachusetts, to The Bay of Islands, Newfoundland, from November 12, 1865, to June 9, 1866.
Dates:
1865 November 12-1866 June 9