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Overview of the Collection
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Repository: |
G. W. Blunt White Library, Mystic Seaport |
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Creator: |
Burgess, James |
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Title: |
James Burgess Papers |
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Dates: |
1855-1865 |
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Extent: |
103 items |
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Abstract: |
This collection contains correspondence, accounts, bills, receipts, crew lists, bills of lading, and charter parties for the barks OCEAN BRIDE and KREMLIN, merchant vessels carrying primarily lumber, grain and general cargo. |
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Identification: |
Coll. 7 |
Biography of James Burgess
James Burgess was a shipmaster from Boston. Between 1855 and 1864 he was master of the barks OCEAN BRIDE and KREMLIN. Included also is a copy of a contract with Ingalls & Shephard of Sullivan, Maine, to build a hermaphrodite brig.
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Restrictions
Restrictions on Access
Available for use in the Manuscripts Division.
Restrictions on Use
Various copying restriction apply. Guidelines are available from the Manuscripts Division.
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Index Terms
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the G. W. Blunt White Library. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the G. W. Blunt White Library. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.
Organizations:
Ingalls & Shepard (Sullivan, Me.)
Kremlin (Bark)
Ocean Bride (Bark)
Subjects:
Charter-parties
Shipbuilding–Maine–Sullivan
Shipping–Massachusetts–Boston Ships–Cargo
Document Types:
Bills of lading–Massachusetts–Boston
Occupations:
Commercial agents–Massachusetts–Boston
Ship captains–Massachusetts–Boston
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Coll. 7, Manuscripts Collection, G. W. Blunt White Library, Mystic Seaport Museum, Inc.
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Indexes
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Index to Personal Names and Corporate Names
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NOTE: The fraction(s) indicate the Box and Folder numbers where that particular reference can be found. For example, the researcher will find information about James E. Avery in Box 1, Folder 1 of the collection. |
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A.N. de Pothonier. & Co. |
1/1 |
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Abide, Y. Lidro |
1/5 |
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Adoraiddio, Francisco |
1/3 |
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Agius, Tancred & Co. |
1/4 |
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Andies, James |
1/2 |
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Avery, James E. |
1/1 |
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Black, A. W. |
1/4 |
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Charles H. West & Son |
1/4 |
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Cheney, J. H. |
1/3, 1/4 |
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Clark, Albert P. |
1/3 |
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Conner, James |
1/2 |
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Croskey Co. |
1/1 |
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Dishon, George P. |
1/5 |
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Doran, William |
1/4 |
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Ellis, Alexander B. |
1/4 |
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Elwell, James H. |
1/2 |
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Fonda, E. J. |
1/2 |
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Galwey, Casado & Teller |
1/2 |
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Giro, William Leach |
1/3 |
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H. Aikman & Sons |
1/1 |
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Hall, Samuel B. |
1/5 |
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Hoppins, John |
1/1 |
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Hubert, Charles H. |
1/4 |
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Isaac Jeanes & Co. |
1/3 |
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James Raymond & Co. |
1/3 |
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Jordon, James A. |
1/4 |
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Kirkland, Chase & Co. |
1/3 |
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Knowles & Beal |
1/3 |
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Knox, John F. |
1/2 |
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LaCaste & Son |
1/4 |
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Lane, Mark |
1/2 |
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Lea, John C. |
1/4 |
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Leay, Craft & Co. |
1/1 |
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Lewis, Russell |
1/5 |
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Lowland, David |
1/4 |
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Lucy, William |
1/1 |
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Makebee, William |
1/1 |
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Nairn, John |
1/1 |
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Neal, Henry |
1/1 |
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Orne, William B. |
1/1 |
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Parker, Edwin |
1/1 |
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Pasha, H. H. Ismail |
1/1 |
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Pashire, A. H. |
1/2 |
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Pease, John A. |
1/1 |
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Peirce, Jonathan |
1/4 |
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Perkins, H. C. |
1/1 |
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Playle, Ulrici & Co. |
1/1 |
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Raminer, Joseph |
1/2 |
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Ramon Lynn & Co. |
1/4 |
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Robinson, William |
1/1 |
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Ronch, Y. Fran |
1/3 |
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Russell, Henry P. |
1/4 |
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Samson, Louis |
1/2 |
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Samuel Nash & Co. |
1/4 |
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Scanari Bros. |
1/1 |
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Scobee, James |
1/1 |
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Segundo, Carenero |
1/1 |
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St. Jurjo, Rivera |
1/2 |
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Stewart, C. Morton |
1/3 |
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Stuart, William C. |
1/3 |
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Talbot, Frederick |
1/2 |
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Timmermann, Charles F. |
1/4 |
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Towner, Noble |
1/3 |
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Walsh & Co. |
1/2 |
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Walsh, Carver & Chase |
1/2 |
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Walsh, Lawn & Chase |
1/1 |
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Ward, Stephen |
1/2 |
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White, James |
1/5 |
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William Welch & Co. |
1/2 |
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Williams, D. R. |
1/1 |
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Williams, John C. |
1/2 |
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Woodbury, David |
1/4 |
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Index to Vessels
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NOTE: The fraction(s) indicate the Box and Folder numbers where that particular reference can be found. For example, the researcher will find information about EMPIRE STATE (Steamer) in Box 1, Folder 2 of the collection |
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EMPIRE STATE (Steamer) |
1/2 |
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GENERAL WILLIAM COOK (Towboat) |
1/4 |
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JONATHAN CHASE (Towboat) |
1/1 |
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KREMLIN (Bark) |
1/5 |
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OCEAN BRIDE (Bark) |
1/1 |
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PAUL JONES (Towboat) |
1/2 |
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VANGUARD (Towboat) |
1/4 |
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Detailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
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| Papers; 1855-1864 |
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Papers pertaining to the bark OCEAN BRIDE of Boston, Mass., James Burgess, master, including a builders agreement, charter parties, bills, receipts, bills of lading, and a report of survey; 1855-1856 (22 pieces) |
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Papers pertaining to the bark OCEAN BRIDE of Boston, Mass., James Burgess, master, including accounts, bills, receipts, and a report of survey; 1857 (21 pieces) |
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Papers pertaining to the bark OCEAN BRIDE of Boston, Mass., James Burgess, master, including letters, accounts, bills, receipts, bills of lading, clearance papers, and charter parties; 1858-1859 (19 pieces) |
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Papers pertaining to the bark OCEAN BRIDE of Boston, Mass., James Burgess, master, including letters, accounts, bills, receipts, and clearance papers; 1860-1864 and undated (24 pieces) |
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Papers pertaining to the bark KREMLIN of Boston, Mass., James Burgess, master, including accounts, bills, receipts, bills of lading, shipping articles; 1862-1864 (18 pieces) |
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