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Captain Bowman Corning fonds
Fonds · 1852-1857
Fonds consists of bills of lading and correspondence regarding the barque Statesman. Correspondence includes letters to Captain Corning from ship agents John and Robert Young and Robert Hastie and Co., both of Glasgow, Scotland, regarding the securing of cargoes, prices and shipping voyages. Correspondence for the year 1856 does not exist.
Captain Charles Hunter fonds
Fonds · 1891-1918
Fonds consists of discharge papers, master's papers, letters of introduction, letters of reference, offers of postings and travel documents all relating to Captain Hunter's career as a master mariner. A portrait of the barque Walter H. Wilson is on display at the Yarmouth County Museum.
Captain David Cook fonds
Fonds · 1841-1878
Fonds consists of correspondence with ship brokers and agents, agreements, receipts, insurance papers bills and notes regarding shipping and the vessels commanded by Capt. Cook, the Sarah and Louisa Cook.
Captain Ellory Scott fonds
Fonds · 1882-1903
Fonds consists of a letter book regarding ship repairs (includes an index) and articles and original transcriptions of Parry's report of a Mount Pelee eruption on Martinique Island.
Fonds · 1866-[19-], predominant 1870-1876
Fonds consists of a marriage certificate, master's certificate, discharge papers, correspondence, a copy of a letter to the editor of the Quebec paper Morning Chronicle.
Captain John E. Murphy fonds
Fonds · 1866-1880
Fonds consists of three notebooks kept by Captain John E. Murphy. These include a log book and diary; a notebook of clippings and poetry regarding the Minister of Marine case; and a book of poetry written at sea. In addition, there are 9 photos of items that were brought back by Captain Murphy from his travels that still remain in the Murphy family.
Captain John Lovitt fonds
Fonds · 1862-1870
Fonds consists of correspondence from Lovitt's father and other business letters, as well as a newspaper advertisement from Lovitt's campaign for a seat in the House of Commons and Lovitt's funeral memorial.
Fonds · 1878-1888
Fonds consists of discharge papers, masters papers and letters of reference relating to Larkin's sailing career.
Captain Sheldon Lewis fonds
Fonds · 1845-1895
Fonds consists of deeds, correspondence, insurance records, receipts, accounts, and masters' certificate.